Cheap flights from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago (CHI) from $66

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
OMA — CHI
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Omaha Eppley Airfield to Chicago are usually found in February or November, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best OMA to CHI flight in 2023: compare Omaha to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$160
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
From Omaha Eppley Airfield to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Omaha Eppley Airfield to Chicago (CHI)

OMA - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Omaha to Chicago?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Omaha to Chicago, book at least 54 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 47% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $326 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $404.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from Omaha. Prices for February average $290 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $180. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 31% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Omaha to Chicago (OMA - CHI)?

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 evening could potentially save you up to 53% on airfare.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Omaha to Chicago

Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from Omaha to Chicago. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Omaha to Chicago

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Omaha to Chicago. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.

Cheap Omaha to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for OMA to CHI flights for September, October
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Omaha to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Omaha found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Chicago from Omaha

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Omaha to Chicago flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Chicago from Omaha, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Chicago from Omaha

The cheapest one-way flights from Omaha to Chicago
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Omaha Eppley AirfieldChicago Midway

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 11/2

1 stop23h 04m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/4

1 stop14h 11m

Omaha Eppley AirfieldChicago O'Hare Intl

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 11/1

Nonstop1h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/9

Nonstop1h 40m

Omaha Eppley AirfieldChicago Midway

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 12/1

1 stop22h 16m

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/3

1 stop17h 13m

Omaha Eppley AirfieldChicago O'Hare Intl

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 11/28

1 stop7h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/12

Nonstop1h 49m

Omaha Eppley AirfieldChicago O'Hare Intl

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/28

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/30

1 stop6h 38m

Omaha Eppley AirfieldChicago O'Hare Intl

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 11/28

1 stop7h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/12

1 stop8h 12m

Omaha Eppley AirfieldChicago Midway

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/20

1 stop4h 51m

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/24

1 stop3h 56m

Omaha Eppley AirfieldChicago O'Hare Intl

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/20

1 stop5h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/24

1 stop4h 09m

Omaha Eppley AirfieldChicago O'Hare Intl

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 10/15

2 stops21h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/1

1 stop17h 24m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Omaha to Chicago. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Omaha to Chicago flights.

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 30 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 2 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Omaha to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Omaha to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $125, but on average you can expect to pay $185.

Are there nonstop flights from Omaha to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Omaha to Chicago under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Omaha to Chicago is less than $260.

Are there last-minute flights available from Omaha to Chicago for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Omaha to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Omaha to Chicago?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Omaha to Chicago on average per day?

42 flight departures from Omaha to Chicago per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 5% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 69% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 21% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 5% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Omaha to Chicago?

Airlines like Frontier, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Omaha to Chicago in about 1h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 26m. Omaha and Chicago are separated by a distance of 417 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, Frontier ($125), United Airlines ($144), and American Airlines ($166) offers the cheapest pricing from Omaha to Chicago. Frontier is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

$66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $72 and $79, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from Omaha to Chicago?

What are the most reliable airlines from Omaha to Chicago?

Consider Qatar Airways (95%), ANA (87%) or Envoy Air (86%) 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 $119. While the most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $208 on average our data indicates $1,125 when flying from Omaha to Chicago.

What does OMA to ORD mean?

OMA stands for Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport, while ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 2 airlines flying from Omaha to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Omaha to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$130Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$141Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Omaha to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Omaha to Chicago
9%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
50%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
39%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
2%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Omaha to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Omaha to Chicago
Sunday25daily flights
Monday36daily flights
Tuesday31daily flights
Wednesday27daily flights
Thursday31daily flights
Friday35daily flights
Saturday26daily flights

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