What is the distance between Omaha and Chicago?

The distance separating Omaha and Chicago is 430 miles (694 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Omaha to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Omaha, chances are that your bus will leave from Omaha Bus Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Brookfield Zoo, Museum of Science and Industry, Cloud Gate, Architectural River Cruise and Navy Pier.

Bus Omaha to Chicago from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Omaha to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:05pm	Burlington Trailways Station	8h 40m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Omaha to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:05pm	Burlington Trailways Station	8h 40m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	10h 40m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	12h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Omaha to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:05pm	Burlington Trailways Station	8h 40m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	10h 40m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	12h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Omaha to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	10h 40m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:05pm	Burlington Trailways Station	8h 40m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	12h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Omaha to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:05pm	Burlington Trailways Station	8h 40m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	10h 40m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	12h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Omaha to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:05pm	Burlington Trailways Station	8h 40m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	10h 40m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	12h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Omaha to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:05pm	Burlington Trailways Station	8h 40m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	10h 40m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	12h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Omaha to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	12h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	10h 40m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:49 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Omaha to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 10 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

10h 29mAverage Duration

430 milesDistance

63kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $206	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $210	Average Duration10h 29m	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Omaha and Chicago?

Stops in Omaha

A - Omaha Bus Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

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

What is the distance between Omaha and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Omaha to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$121

11/19

$121

Today

$121

11/21

$121

11/22

$121

11/23

$104

11/24

$121

11/25

$121

The cheapest trip from Omaha, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $137 for a bus ticket from Omaha, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Greyhound, 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.