Cheap flights from Omaha to Chicago
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Omaha to Chicago and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $230 |
Frontier
1 stop
25 hr
Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago is currently $230 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $101 |
Frontier
1 stop
25 hr
Wed, Jul 15
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The cheapest one-way flight from Omaha to Chicago is currently $101 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $291 |
Southwest
Nonstop
2 hr
Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8
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The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago is currently $291 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $256 |
Frontier
1 stop
25 hr
Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
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The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Omaha to Chicago is currently $256 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $518 |
Frontier
1 stop
25 hr
Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12
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The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago is currently $518 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 20 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Omaha to Chicago takes 1 hr 20 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Omaha to Chicago per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
| October Cheapest
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Typical prices: $140–250 |
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| March Most expensive
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Typical prices: $250–480 |
Popular airlines from Omaha to Chicago
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Omaha to Chicago in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $291Typical price: $240–48024 weekly nonstop flightsOMA - MDW Every day2338 weekly connecting flightsOMA - MDW, ORD Every day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $291Typical price: $235–49542 weekly nonstop flightsOMA - ORD Every day346 weekly connecting flightsOMA - ORD Every day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $301Typical price: $235–50026 weekly nonstop flightsOMA - ORD Every day259 weekly connecting flightsOMA - ORD Every day
- Deltafrom $357Typical price: $285–590289 weekly connecting flightsOMA - MDW, ORD Every day
- Alaskafrom $756Typical price: $530–1,15021 weekly connecting flightsOMA - ORD Every day
- Frontierfrom $230Typical price: $175–51020 weekly connecting flightsOMA - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Popular airports near Omaha
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Omaha center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Frequently asked questions about flying from Omaha to Chicago
The cheapest flights from Omaha to Chicago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Omaha to Chicago is $291, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
- The cheapest United flight from Omaha to Chicago is $291, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest American flight from Omaha to Chicago is $301, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Omaha to Chicago is $357, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Omaha to Chicago is $756, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Omaha to Chicago is $230, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.
1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Omaha to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Omaha to Chicago.
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.
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 Omaha to Chicago 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 Omaha to Chicago.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 42 nonstop flights and 346 connecting flights per week. United flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 2,338 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Other popular airlines flying from Omaha to Chicago are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 42 nonstop flights and 346 connecting flights per week. United flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 2,338 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Other popular airlines flying from Omaha to Chicago are:
- American offers 26 nonstop flights and 259 connecting flights per week. American flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
- Delta offers 289 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
- Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
- Frontier offers 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Omaha to Chicago is $291, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
- The cheapest United flight from Omaha to Chicago is $291, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest American flight from Omaha to Chicago is $301, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Omaha to Chicago is $357, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Omaha to Chicago is $756, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Omaha to Chicago is $230, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 19.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Omaha to Chicago.
- There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 United direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 26 American direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Omaha and Chicago at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Omaha to Chicago.
- There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 United direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 26 American direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Omaha to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Omaha and Chicago start at $291 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Omaha to Chicago, 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 Omaha and Chicago start at $518 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Omaha and Chicago start at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12.
To book business class trips from Omaha to Chicago, 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.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Omaha and Chicago starts at $256 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Omaha and Chicago at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Omaha to Chicago, 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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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