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Cheap Flights from Omaha to Illinois

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Chicago
1h 20mNonstop
from $239per person
Moline
4h 02m2 stops
from $352per person
Peoria
Peoria
4h 05m2 stops
from $359per person
Bloomington
Bloomington
4h 00m2 stops
from $561per person
Champaign
Champaign
5h 08m2 stops
from $616per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Omaha to Illinois flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Omaha to Illinois recently?

The cheapest fares from Omaha to Illinois on KAYAK in the last week were to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) from $239 round-trip and to Chicago Midway (MDW) from $239 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in Illinois compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Illinois from Omaha are:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) (avg. price $343)
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) (avg. price $356)
• Moline Quad-City (MLI) (avg. price $358)

Are flights from Omaha to Illinois cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Omaha to Illinois are about 26% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $388 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Illinois?

January is typically the cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Illinois, with round-trip fares averaging $287. November and May are usually the most expensive, averaging $396 and $377, respectively.

How do fares from Omaha to Illinois vary by day of the week?

On average, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly from Omaha to Illinois and Monday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 32% more expensive to fly on a Monday compared to Saturday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Omaha to Illinois?

It's cheapest to fly to Illinois in the afternoon with average prices of $339. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $393.

What's the best time to book a flight from Omaha to Illinois?

Book your flights 9 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 45% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for Omaha to Illinois flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$120
Beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 38% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Your Omaha to Illinois flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Omaha to Illinois?

    Yes. Fares from Omaha to Illinois are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $293 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Omaha to Illinois?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Omaha to Illinois have typically cost between $293 and $452.

  • What are the main airports serving Illinois?

    There are 17 airports in Illinois. 74% of KAYAK users choose Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) as their arrival airport, while 22% choose Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Omaha to Illinois?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 3 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which destinations in Illinois can I fly nonstop from Omaha?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from Omaha to just one destination in Illinois: Chicago.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Omaha to Illinois?

    Yes, nonstop flights from Omaha to Illinois average $355 over the past 12 months. Flights with a layover can cost less, cheapest when connecting through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), with average fares of $173.

  • How long is a flight from Omaha to Illinois?

    Nonstop flights from Omaha to Illinois take 1h 49m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 1h 20m, flying into Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • Which cabin classes are available from Omaha to Illinois?

    On flights from Omaha to Illinois you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Illinois?

    Illinois is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Magnificent Mile
    • Grant Park
    • Soldier Field
    • River North

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Omaha to Illinois?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Omaha to Illinois departs at 5:05 am and the latest leaves at 9:10 pm. Nonstop flights take about 1h 49m.

Your guide to booking Omaha to Illinois flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 9 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 45% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in January to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in November will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Saturday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Monday flights, which are about 32% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Chicago Midway (MDW) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Chicago, the most popular destination in Illinois. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Rosemont, Schaumburg and Champaign.
  • Whether you're trying to save time or money, Chicago Midway (MDW) is usually your best option from Omaha.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Omaha to Illinois

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Omaha to Illinois? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4222 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Delayed over 3 hours, extremely rough landing on all four flights. Would not recommend

2.0 MediocreKevin, Oct 2026
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Delayed over 3 hours, extremely rough landing on all four flights. Would not recommend

The entire crew were wonderful but 1 flight attendant stood out with his sense of humor on the microphone. I told him as much as I exited the plane.

Maybe different snack selection. To much sodium in them. I know refrigerators are not available but there has to be healthier items.

Wasn't expecting this, but, we actually ended up getting assigned to the first row of seats!!!!! The extra legroom came in handy

Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

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

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

Southwest never has accurate baggage claim policy information at Denver. They list one claim on the screens and invariably baggage is eventually found on another claim with zero help from staff.

I appreciate how quickly and kindly the people at the gate at DCA accommodated several of us who wanted to switch from the 6pm flight to the 5pm flight at the last minute. The flight crew was helpful to us too (dealing with luggage).

Waited on tarmac to take off for approximately 15-25 minutes. When landing, the taxi to our gate took a similar amount of time. This happened on both of my United flights.

Fine except from Chicago to moline three different gate changes and flight times

When booking, the connection times seem fine. But in reality, my two connections were cut short by the first leg being delayed due to issues at the destination (too much traffic going into SFO, ORD) and it became extremely stressful.

Flight and crew were great. Need more legroom and do not allow seats to recline.

Seats needs to be wirer and food is very poor

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

There were issues with the first segment but what really bothered me overall is that you rebooked me and put me in a seat away from my wife and then put her in another booking or boarding group. I don't like having to monitor every little thing you guys do in order to get what I paid for in the first place.

The staff was phenomenal. I can’t think of anything that could be better. Will be flying with UA again

I had very little time to change planes originally in Denver after my flight from Omaha. I had an hour and a half layover in Denver originally and my flight leaving Omaha was delayed an hour because they had to change a tire which I can understand. When I reached Denver my other flight was late, fortunately, but I still had only 10 minutes to run about a mile through the airport to get to my flight. Again, fortunately I am a healthy 71-year-old and was able to accomplish this feat. However, the stress was more than necessary to bear.

All good. Easy check in and boarding. Lovely flight crew

WiFi broken, very long wait for valet bags, and the typical long wait at O'Hare on a thursday to get clearance to take off and then again long taxi and wait for the gate.

The now boarding notification was not updated in the app until I was actually on the plan. This si a massive fail considering my flight was delayed several times. These types of failures add stress that could be avoided since I no longer feel comfortable leaving the boarding area to get food or visit a lounge. Had I used the notification from the app, I would have missed my flight. The secondly, the process of connecting to wifi on aa flights is clunky and could be streamlined better. the copy and past process feels like MVP, and you are well beyond that stage.

Both flights were late leaving due to repairs/switching gates. The crew and pilots, however, were professional and courteous. Most importantly, we arrived at our destination safely. The seats were comforable. That size should be standard for all economy class. American could improve its boarding process. I am not sure why you need 9 groups for a small regional plane.

It was close to its perfect the flake could be took off early, landed early, didn’t have to wait for my daughter stroller luggage came out quick, very efficient, very good flight

The amount of gate changes and delays is completely unacceptable. This has happened on 3 of 4 trips between Chicago and Dallas in 2026.

The delay update was very late. I had a stressful short connection and RAN through Chicago to get to the next flight, only to find the plane wasn't at the gate yet an nobody was boarding. I would not have had to run if the delay was updated earlier.

No flight delays. No need to rebook to make connections. Enjoyed second leg of flight on Iberia.

I will never but. through kayak again. and American Airlines. I will never fly again on. They're both thieves.

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

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