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$80 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Omaha

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Cheapest round-trip
$160
Overall average: $340
Frontier
Mon 4/13Fri 4/17
ORD - OMA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$201
Typical prices: $295-$491
American Airlines
Sat 4/4Sat 4/11
ORD - OMA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Omaha (CHI-OMA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Omaha that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Omaha

Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
Frontier Logo
2:29 pm - 8:14 pm
ORD
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OMA
5h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:04 pm - 10:39 pm
OMA
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ORD
6h 35m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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6:00 am - 1:09 pm
MDW
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OMA
7h 09m
1 stop
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4:04 pm - 10:26 pm
OMA
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MDW
6h 22m
1 stop
$181Frontier
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
American Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 11:25 pm
ORD
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OMA
1h 50mnonstop
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6:55 am - 8:52 am
OMA
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ORD
1h 57mnonstop
$201American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Frontier Logo
5:50 am - 3:09 pm
ORD
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OMA
9h 19m
1 stop
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4:19 pm - 10:39 pm
OMA
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ORD
6h 20m
1 stop
$202Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 11
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8:50 am - 10:32 am
ORD
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OMA
1h 42mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 5:02 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 47mnonstop
$203United Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 6
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3:35 pm - 5:05 pm
MDW
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OMA
1h 30mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 3:50 pm
OMA
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
$223Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
9:54 am - 11:43 am
ORD
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OMA
1h 49mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:13 pm - 2:03 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 50mnonstop
$223American Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
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8:20 pm - 10:02 pm
ORD
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OMA
1h 42mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 8:50 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 50mnonstop
$224United Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 6
American Airlines Logo
10:02 am - 11:52 am
ORD
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OMA
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:52 am
OMA
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ORD
1h 52mnonstop
$225American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 4:10 pm
MDW
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OMA
1h 30mnonstop
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10:25 am - 11:50 am
OMA
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
$229Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Omaha flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Omaha to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Omaha?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Omaha departing in April.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Omaha flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Chicago to Omaha costs $193 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Omaha (OMA). However, over the past month, flights between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Omaha (OMA) were, on average, 19% cheaper than other Chicago-Omaha routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Omaha (OMA).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Omaha?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Omaha clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Omaha, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Omaha, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Omaha?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Omaha, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Omaha is October, where tickets cost $248 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $409 and $400 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Omaha?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $316, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Omaha?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Omaha, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Omaha, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Omaha

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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Omaha

  • How can I get from the Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) to downtown Omaha?

    It will take you about 10min by car and 20min by bus to get to downtown Omaha. The public bus also runs from the Omaha Airport to many areas in the city. This includes Old Market, Midtown Crossing, Aksarben, and Dundee. It picks up passengers on the lower level of the terminal building.

  • Where can I get dropped off at Chicago O'Hare (ORD)?

    If you fly into Chicago O'Hare, you can get dropped off directly in front of your terminal. Some airlines even provide baggage check curbside. However, if your driver wants to avoid the heavy airport traffic, they can drop you off at the Kiss 'n' Fly area on Zemke Boulevard or the Multi-Modal Facility on Mannheim Road and Zemke Boulevard. From here, you'll catch a shuttle to your terminal.

  • What services and amenities can passengers enjoy at the Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA)?

    While you're at the airport, you can grab a bite to eat in the Terminal Food Court. Some dining options include fast-food restaurants like A & W, Blimpie, and Kentucky Fried Chicken, and sit-down restaurants like Godfather's Pizza and the Hangar Lounge.

  • Do any of the Chicago airports have banks or ATM machines?

    Seaway Bank has a few offices at the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). At these locations, you can do a variety of banking transactions including withdrawing or depositing money. If you don't bank here, you can do banking at one of its many ATM machines. There is also a branch of Seaway Bank and numerous ATM machines all around the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Omaha?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Omaha was $80 for a one-way ticket and $160 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Omaha?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Omaha?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Omaha Eppley Airfield.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Omaha?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Omaha flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Omaha?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Omaha flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Omaha?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Omaha, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Omaha?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Omaha on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Omaha, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Omaha are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $316 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $367 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Omaha?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Omaha.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Omaha?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Omaha from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Omaha?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Omaha with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Omaha?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Omaha from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Omaha

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $173 or less one-way and $309 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago has two main airports: Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Chicago Midway (MDW). Chicago O'Hare is the larger of the two. It is about 40min from downtown, 56min from Aurora, and 48min from Naperville. Just 20min away, Chicago Midway is actually closer to downtown Chicago.
  • For convenience, you can rent a car and pick it up when you land at the Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA). Alamo, Hertz, Thrifty, and Enterprise all have offices at this airport location. The rental car agencies are located in the North Garage of the airport.
  • Chicago Midway Airport is a smaller airport; however, it offers many conveniences such as bank services, an airport art gallery, numerous restaurants, a chapel for prayer, and a yoga room where you can meditate while waiting on your flight to depart.
  • Although many flights going from Chicago to Omaha are non-stop, some flight routes require that you have a short layover in another city. Depending upon the airline, you might change airplanes in Minneapolis/St. Paul or at the Detroit Metropolitan/Wayne County Airport.
  • Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is a very large airport with four terminals and almost 200 gates. This might sound overwhelming; however, the airport's people mover makes it easy to get around. It runs 24/7 and will take you from one terminal to another. This airport transportation system also goes to other areas of the airport including the rental car center and parking lots.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Omaha?

 
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Direct departures

Chicago to Omaha Eppley Airfield

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Omaha Eppley Airfield to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Omaha

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4317 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Lack of gluten free options in food service. I have Celiac disease and it appears you no longer offer special meals for people with dietary restrictions. I am a frequent flyer traveling into and out of Omaha airport. I have noticed over the course of several months that although our flight typically arrives ahead of schedule (awesome job AA!) - we typically sit on the runway for several minutes waiting for the ground crew to get in place. Not sure if it is a ground crew issue or a gate availability issue (due to construction at this airport). Seems to be more of a ground crew being on time issue.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

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