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$78 Find Cheap Flights from Omaha to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$160
Overall average: $297
Frontier
Fri 4/17Sun 4/19
OMA - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$173
Typical prices: $243-$348
United Airlines
Sun 4/5Sat 4/11
OMA - ORD • Non-stop
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AA's Basic Economy has low fares but late boarding.
Southwest's free cancellation policy is flexible.
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Cheapest • from $160 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $168 (round-trip)
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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

Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
4:04 pm - 10:39 pm
OMA
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ORD
6h 35m
1 stop
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10:50 am - 8:13 pm
ORD
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OMA
9h 23m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Sun, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 11
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:55 am
OMA
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ORD
1h 55mnonstop
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8:50 am - 10:32 am
ORD
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OMA
1h 42mnonstop
$173United Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 9:29 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 54mnonstop
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9:54 am - 11:43 am
ORD
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OMA
1h 49mnonstop
$192American Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 1
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7:34 pm - 9:28 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 54mnonstop
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8:31 am - 10:10 am
ORD
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OMA
1h 39mnonstop
$196American Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 14
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6:25 am - 12:43 pm
OMA
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MDW
6h 18m
1 stop
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7:16 pm - 10:49 pm
MDW
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OMA
3h 33m
1 stop
$211Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 20
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1:20 pm - 2:45 pm
OMA
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
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9:45 pm - 11:15 pm
MDW
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OMA
1h 30mnonstop
$213Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, Apr 24
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3:35 pm - 5:00 pm
OMA
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
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11:50 am - 1:20 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$222Southwest
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 24
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9:00 am - 1:25 pm
OMA
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MDW
4h 25m
1 stop
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7:20 pm - 10:52 pm
MDW
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OMA
3h 32m
1 stop
$233Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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10:21 am - 6:19 pm
OMA
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7h 58m
1 stop
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2:51 pm - 11:41 am
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20h 50m
1 stop
$490Allegiant Air
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
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10:21 am - 6:19 pm
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7h 58m
1 stop
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12:50 pm - 11:44 am
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22h 54m
1 stop
$671Allegiant Air
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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.

What is the cheapest Omaha to Chicago flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Omaha to Chicago costs $272 on the route between Omaha (OMA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). 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 August, where tickets cost $228 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $361 and $327 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $307 on average.

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 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Omaha to Chicago

 
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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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 $78 for a one-way ticket and $160 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 Embraer 175 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 $285 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 $308 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 $224 or less one-way and $399 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

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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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

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 Omaha to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Omaha to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4299 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
BWI - PBI
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It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

There was a delay with the plan which cause the flight to leave later and once arrived in Chicago there was another delay and some passengers missed their connecting flights

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

American Airlines was great and worked very hard to change my ticket so I could get an earlier, direct flight back to Dallas. However, I was informed that Kayak made mistakes with my itinerary and classified my ticket as desiring to be on the earlier flight instead of taking the necessary step of calling AA to get me on the standby list. This ended up keeping me from being added to the standby list and delayed me getting home by 6 hours. I am happy to discuss this further with Kayak so they can correct their procedures so this won't happen again.

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

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