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$82 Find Cheap Flights from Omaha to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$158
Typical prices: $413-$200
Frontier
Tue 8/11Tue 8/25
OMA - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $334-$281
Southwest
Tue 7/7Tue 7/14
OMA - MDW • Non-stop
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AA's Basic Economy has low fares but late boarding.
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Cheap Flights from Omaha to Chicago (OMA-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Omaha to Chicago 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 Omaha to Chicago

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25
Frontier Logo
8:15 pm - 8:52 pm
OMA
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ORD
24h 37m
1 stop
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9:48 pm - 7:34 pm
ORD
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OMA
21h 46m
1 stop
$158Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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8:15 pm - 8:52 pm
OMA
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ORD
24h 37m
1 stop
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9:48 pm - 7:34 pm
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OMA
21h 46m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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8:15 pm - 8:52 pm
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ORD
24h 37m
1 stop
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6:55 am - 7:34 pm
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OMA
12h 39m
2 stops
$205Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
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3:50 pm - 5:15 pm
OMA
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 7:15 pm
MDW
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OMA
1h 25mnonstop
$287Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:42 pm - 8:24 am
OMA
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MDW
13h 42m
1 stop
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12:04 pm - 5:06 pm
MDW
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OMA
29h 02m
2 stops
$293Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
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3:50 pm - 5:15 pm
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
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5:10 pm - 10:35 pm
MDW
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OMA
5h 25m
1 stop
$297Southwest
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 7
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8:00 am - 1:09 pm
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MDW
5h 09m
1 stop
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1:49 pm - 7:47 pm
MDW
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OMA
5h 58m
1 stop
$307Delta
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
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5:56 pm - 6:06 pm
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24h 10m
1 stop
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2:13 pm - 12:14 pm
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OMA
22h 01m
1 stop
$331Allegiant Air
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
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11:32 am - 4:40 pm
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29h 08m
1 stop
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8:58 pm - 12:32 pm
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15h 34m
1 stop
$359Allegiant Air
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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8:19 pm - 8:45 pm
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24h 26m
2 stops
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2:13 pm - 12:14 pm
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22h 01m
1 stop
$394Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Omaha to Chicago flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest Omaha to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Omaha to Chicago costs $317 on the route between Omaha (OMA) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 1% cheaper than other Omaha-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Omaha (OMA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

For Omaha to Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Omaha, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Omaha to Chicago, 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 Omaha to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $80 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $203 and $168 respectively.

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

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 $374, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Omaha to Chicago, 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 Omaha to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$82
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Omaha to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Omaha to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Omaha to Chicago

  • What parking options are available at Omaha International Airport?

    Omaha International Airport provides multiple parking options that are both convenient and affordable for all passengers. You can choose between the airport’s short-term parking lots or long-term parking lots, or opt for premier parking, which is the most expensive parking option. Additionally, passengers with electric vehicles can park and charge at the airport’s North Garage which offers electric vehicle charging stations.

  • Which airport in Chicago has the better lounge facilities?

    If you would like to make use of airport lounge facilities upon touching down in Chicago, choose to fly into O’Hare International airport as it has the better lounge facilities of the two airports in the city. The lounges can be found either outside security at Terminal 2 or post-security at Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5. These lounges provide a variety of services, including food and refreshments, shower facilities, and children’s play areas.

  • How do I get from Midway International Airport to downtown Chicago?

    If you would prefer to use public transportation to get from Midway International Airport to downtown Chicago, take either the Metra or CTA ‘L’ train that departs from the CTA Orange Line station conveniently situated within the airport, and will take you around 25min. If you want to get to the city center sooner or have a lot of luggage, you should opt for a taxi, rideshare service, or rent a car from any of the multiple car rental services operating from within the airport.

  • What accessibility services are available at Omaha International Airport?

    Omaha International Airport offers a variety of accessibility services, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms and handicap parking for the mobility impaired. The airport also provides TTY/TDD telephones throughout the terminal and visual paging on monitors to assist passengers with hearing impairments. Additionally, Omaha International Airport uses Aira to help passengers with visual impairments.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Omaha to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Omaha to Chicago was $82 for a one-way ticket and $158 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Omaha to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Omaha to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Omaha to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Omaha to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $306 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 $319 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Omaha to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Omaha 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 Omaha to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Omaha with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Omaha 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 Omaha to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $222 or less one-way and $423 or less round-trip.
  • When flying out of Omaha International Airport (OMA) on domestic flights, please arrive at the airport at least 2hrs before your flight’s scheduled time of departure. This will give you sufficient time to check in and go through all required TSA checks.
  • Traveling through Omaha International Airport with your furry friend is a pet-friendly airport as they provide two pet relief areas at the south and north ends of the terminals outside security. The airport also requires that all pets, except working and service animals, always be in their approved carriers while in the airport.
  • When flying into Chicago, you have the option to choose from either O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW), both major international airports that serve the Chicago region.
  • If you plan on touching down in Chicago late at night and need accommodation, consider flying to O’Hare International Airport where you can book an overnight stay at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel, which is conveniently located on airport premises.
  • If you happen to lose anything while on the airport premises at Omaha International Airport, quickly contact the Airport Police and file a lost item claim. However, if the item was lost at the security checkpoint, check in with the TSA.

Prefer to fly direct from Omaha to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Omaha Eppley Airfield to Chicago.
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Direct departures

Omaha Eppley Airfield to Chicago

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

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Omaha Eppley Airfield

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

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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 Omaha to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4296 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
MCO - MDW
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

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