How far is Chicago from Omaha?

The distance covered from Chicago to Omaha is 694 km (430 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Omaha?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Omaha Bus Station, in Omaha.

Bus Chicago to Omaha from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Omaha on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 50m	9:40pm	Omaha	Cheapest
	Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	8h 45m	6:00am	Burlington Trailways Station	Fastest

Next departures for Chicago to Omaha on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 50m	9:40pm	Omaha	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Omaha on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	8h 45m	6:00am	Burlington Trailways Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 50m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Omaha on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 50m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Omaha on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 50m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Omaha on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 50m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Omaha on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 50m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Omaha on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 50m	9:40pm	Omaha	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	9:40pm	Omaha	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:18 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Omaha

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Omaha. The journey takes about 9 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 9mAverage Duration

693 kmDistance

63kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $292	Average Duration15h 55m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $587	Average Duration9h 9m	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Omaha?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Omaha

A
Omaha Bus Station
1601 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102

Compare bus companies

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Omaha, US by bus

How far is Chicago from Omaha?
The distance covered from Chicago to Omaha is 694 km (430 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Omaha?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Omaha Bus Station, in Omaha.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$175

11-22

$151

Today

$155

11-24

$175

11-25

$175

11-26

$146

11-27

$112

11-28

$126

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Omaha, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $112

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Omaha, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $112 to $175 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Omaha, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $112 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Jefferson Lines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.