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$81+ Cheap flights from Omaha (OMA) 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OMA — CHI
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Omaha Eppley Airfield to Chicago are usually found in August or January, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Omaha to Chicago
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/318:00 amOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:10 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$215
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:44 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:05 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/308:42 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop27h 30mFrontier
Tue 1/65:29 pmORD - OMA
2 stops42h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 pmOMA - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Thu 1/17:05 amMDW - OMA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/308:42 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop27h 30mFrontier
Sun 1/1110:07 pmORD - OMA
2 stops18h 51mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$346
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 pmOMA - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 1/78:25 amMDW - OMA
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/318:00 amOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/712:45 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/245:15 pmOMA - ORD
2 stops16h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2512:45 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:44 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/79:53 amORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/308:42 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:49 pmORD - OMA
1 stop14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$361
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2911:11 amOMA - MDW
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Tue 12/302:01 pmMDW - OMA
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$402
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:55 pmOMA - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sun 1/118:15 amMDW - OMA
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$505

Find flight deals from Omaha to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$195
(Southwest)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Omaha 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Omaha to Chicago that are best for you.

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Omaha

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Price

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

8:20 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$195

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

1:20 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$197

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/31

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

8:10 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$215

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

8:10 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$215

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

6:05 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-11:36 am

1 stop5h 21m

$235

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

11:26 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

12:45 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$236

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

3:26 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

3:58 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$246

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/10

7:20 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

8:10 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$260

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

3:55 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$267

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/16

3:21 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

3:55 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$277

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Omaha to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Omaha-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Omaha-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Omaha-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Omaha-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Omaha-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Omaha to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Omaha with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Omaha to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Omaha to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Omaha to Chicago (average of $102). Flying from Omaha to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 OMA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Omaha 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 December 23, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Omaha to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Omaha to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Omaha to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Omaha to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Omaha to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Omaha 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 December 23, 2025.

The most flights from OMA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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

How often are flights from Omaha to Chicago delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Omaha and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Omaha to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Omaha to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Omaha to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Omaha to Chicago?

    Located just 3.9 mi from the city center, Omaha Eppley Airfield is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Omaha. Booking flights from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 27 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Omaha to Chicago?

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Omaha to Chicago in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 33m. Omaha and Chicago are separated by a distance of 422 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Omaha to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($129), United Airlines ($203), and Southwest ($207) offers the cheapest pricing from Omaha to Chicago. American Airlines is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $88 and $118, respectively.

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

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

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

    Consider GoJet (100%), Lufthansa (78%) or ANA (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Omaha to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Omaha to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $139. While the most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $215 on average, our data indicates $1,229 when flying from Omaha to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Omaha 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 Omaha to Chicago?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Omaha to Chicago (average of $102). Flying from Omaha to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 Omaha to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Omaha 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$128Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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