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$74 Find Cheap Flights from Omaha to Chicago

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$186
Overall average: $317
Frontier
vie. 2/20lun. 2/23
OMA - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$210
Typical prices: $243-$336
United Airlines
sáb. 4/4mar. 4/7
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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Frontier
Cheapest • from $186 (round-trip)
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4 weeks
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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

vie., feb. 20 - lun., feb. 23
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 10:39 pm
OMA
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ORD
8h 40m
1 stop
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5:05 am - 1:04 pm
ORD
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OMA
7h 59m
1 stop
$186Frontier
vie., feb. 20 - lun., feb. 23
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1:59 pm - 10:25 pm
OMA
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MDW
8h 26m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:04 pm
MDW
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OMA
7h 04m
1 stop
$202Frontier
jue., feb. 19 - vie., feb. 20
Frontier Logo
11:32 am - 11:14 pm
OMA
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ORD
11h 42m
1 stop
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12:53 pm - 6:29 pm
ORD
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OMA
5h 36m
1 stop
$202Frontier
sáb., abr. 4 - mar., abr. 7
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5:10 pm - 6:53 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 43mnonstop
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8:50 am - 10:32 am
ORD
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OMA
1h 42mnonstop
$210United Airlines
sáb., mar. 21 - mié., mar. 25
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8:00 am - 9:46 am
OMA
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ORD
1h 46mnonstop
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8:50 am - 10:33 am
ORD
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OMA
1h 43mnonstop
$225United Airlines
sáb., feb. 28 - mié., mar. 4
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1:30 pm - 3:13 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 43mnonstop
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11:45 am - 1:27 pm
ORD
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OMA
1h 42mnonstop
$229American Airlines
sáb., abr. 4 - mar., abr. 7
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6:28 am - 12:29 pm
OMA
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MDW
6h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 10:52 pm
MDW
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OMA
3h 32m
1 stop
$230Delta
sáb., mar. 21 - mié., mar. 25
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5:25 am - 6:55 am
OMA
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MDW
1h 30mnonstop
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11:30 am - 6:55 pm
MDW
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OMA
7h 25m
1 stop
$231Southwest
sáb., mar. 21 - mié., mar. 25
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3:40 pm - 5:05 pm
OMA
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
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10:10 am - 11:40 am
MDW
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OMA
1h 30mnonstop
$235Southwest
sáb., feb. 28 - mié., mar. 4
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12:22 pm - 2:10 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 48mnonstop
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8:10 am - 2:10 pm
ORD
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OMA
6h 00m
1 stop
$239American Airlines
Booking Insights

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 February.

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 $237 on the route between Omaha (OMA) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% 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 August, where tickets cost $230 (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.

No, with an average price for the route of $297, 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 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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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
Flight from Omaha to Chicago Midway 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 $74 for a one-way ticket and $186 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 Boeing 737-800 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 $283 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 $302 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 $219 or less one-way and $382 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

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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Direct returns

Chicago to Omaha Eppley Airfield

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Omaha to Chicago

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4280 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
STL - DAL
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Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

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

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

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

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

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