Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Omaha (CHI - OMA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Omaha and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$224	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Mon, Jul 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Omaha is currently $224
Cheapest one-way flight	$101	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Omaha is currently $101
Cheapest nonstop flights	$291	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Omaha is currently $291
Last-minute weekend getaway	$291	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Omaha is currently $291
Cheapest business class flights	$481	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Omaha is currently $481

Fastest flight	1 hr 24 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Omaha takes 1 hr 24 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Omaha is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–250
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $235–430

Popular airlines from Chicago to Omaha

Southwest

Nonstop

from $291

Typical price: $240–480

24 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - OMA Every day

2182 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - OMA Every day
United

Nonstop

from $291

Typical price: $235–500

42 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - OMA Every day

279 weekly connecting flights

ORD - OMA Every day
American

Nonstop

from $291

Typical price: $235–490

26 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - OMA Every day

288 weekly connecting flights

ORD - OMA Every day
Delta

from $311

Typical price: $285–590

277 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - OMA Every day
Alaska

from $756

Typical price: $530–1,100

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - OMA Every day
Frontier

from $224

Typical price: $180–510

17 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - OMA Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Omaha

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 11 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 29 min 150 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 6 min 119 mi
Lincoln Airport (LNK)

Lincoln United States 56 min 51 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Omaha

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Omaha are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $250.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Omaha recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Omaha is $291, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Omaha is $291, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Omaha is $291, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Omaha is $311, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Omaha is $756, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Omaha is $224, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Omaha starts at $224 from Sat, Jul 11 to Mon, Jul 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

1 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Omaha.

Peak travel is summer (May–Aug), when the weather's warm. Taste of Omaha (May–Jun) is a popular food and drinks festival. Since 1950, baseball fans have packed into the city for the NCAA Men’s College World Series (Jun). The Summer Arts Festival (Jun) includes exhibitions, music and events for kids. Below-freezing temperatures are common all winter (Nov–Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Omaha.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Omaha really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Omaha.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 42 nonstop flights and 279 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eppley Airfield (OMA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 2,182 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eppley Airfield (OMA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Omaha are:

American offers 26 nonstop flights and 288 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eppley Airfield (OMA) .
Delta offers 277 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eppley Airfield (OMA) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eppley Airfield (OMA) .
Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eppley Airfield (OMA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Omaha.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Omaha recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Omaha is $291, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Omaha is $291, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Omaha is $291, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Omaha is $311, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Omaha is $756, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Omaha is $224, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 13.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Omaha.

There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Omaha per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 United direct flights from Chicago to Omaha per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American direct flights from Chicago to Omaha per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Omaha at price $291 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Omaha.

There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Omaha per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 United direct flights from Chicago to Omaha per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American direct flights from Chicago to Omaha per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Omaha start at $291 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Omaha, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Omaha start at $481 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Omaha start at $224 from Sat, Jul 11 to Mon, Jul 13.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Omaha, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Omaha starts at $291 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Omaha at price $291 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Omaha, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.