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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Omaha to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 6:51 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 10:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Omaha to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Omaha to Chicago takes 1h 46m, covering 429 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Omaha to Chicago range from $279 to $425, with an average of $335 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 71% above the $335 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $176 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $336 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Omaha to Chicago flights are:

• United Airlines: 91% on time
• American Airlines: 90% on time
• Southwest: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Omaha to Chicago flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 38%, evening flights for 15%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Omaha to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Omaha to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Omaha to Chicago usually depart from Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Omaha to Chicago route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

One-stop flights from Omaha to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Omaha to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $289 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $359, a difference of $70.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Omaha and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 8h 26m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 21h 05m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Omaha to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.