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$72+ Cheap flights from Nebraska to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OMA — CHI
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nebraska to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nebraska to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$184
(Frontier)

One-way from

$72
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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Cheapest flights from Nebraska to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nebraska to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3111:40 amOMA - MDW
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Sun 11/212:30 pmMDW - OMA
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:51 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop26h 38mFrontier
Mon 11/106:00 amORD - OMA
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$184
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/292:16 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Thu 10/210:42 amORD - OMA
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:02 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/119:10 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:29 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Mon 10/66:10 amORD - OMA
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:35 pmOMA - ORD
2 stops14h 52mFrontier
Mon 10/66:10 amORD - OMA
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$193
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1011:51 amOMA - ORD
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Fri 10/1710:51 amORD - OMA
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/118:59 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop12h 37mFrontier
Fri 10/176:50 amORD - OMA
1 stop13h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$195
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:29 amOMA - MDW
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Sun 11/912:30 pmMDW - OMA
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/23:13 pmLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/59:10 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$199
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/268:35 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop24h 53mFrontier
Mon 9/296:00 amORD - OMA
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:46 pmOMA - MDW
2 stops18h 36mFrontier
Thu 11/1312:30 pmMDW - OMA
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$203

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nebraska to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nebraska to Chicago that are best for you.

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Nebraska

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Wed 10/8

6:02 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

9:10 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$189

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Tue 10/7

6:02 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

9:10 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$189

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Thu 10/2

3:13 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

9:10 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$199

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/26

8:35 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop24h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$201

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Wed 1/7

11:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$211

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 10/10

11:51 am-11:39 pm

1 stop11h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

6:50 am-8:04 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$224

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/7

5:55 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/8

8:20 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$237

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/15

6:33 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

8:52 am-10:31 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$237

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/7

11:27 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

12:45 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$237

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 11/21

1:05 pm-3:01 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

10:35 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$242

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Best time to book a flight from Nebraska to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nebraska to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nebraska to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nebraska to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Nebraska to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NE to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Nebraska to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Nebraska to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Nebraska to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Nebraska to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USNE to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nebraska to Chicago?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nebraska to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Nebraska to Chicago?

    United Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest can get you from Nebraska to Chicago in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 23m. There are 422 mi between Nebraska and Chicago. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nebraska to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $78 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $119 and United Airlines from $119 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Nebraska to Chicago?

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chicago Midway or Lincoln - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Nebraska to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nebraska to Chicago?

    Consider ANA (89%), Qatar Airways (87%) or Royal Jordanian (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Nebraska to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nebraska to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $109. While the most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $208 on average, our data indicates $638 when flying from Nebraska to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nebraska to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nebraska to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nebraska to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nebraska to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nebraska to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nebraska to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nebraska to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nebraska to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Nebraska to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Nebraska to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Nebraska to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$129Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$191Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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