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$67+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Nebraska

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — OMA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Nebraska

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Nebraska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Nebraska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:47 amORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:18 pmOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$221
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:18 pmORD - SUX
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2012:45 pmSUX - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$279
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/196:12 amMDW - OMA
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Mon 1/511:11 amOMA - MDW
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$298
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/196:00 amORD - OMA
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Mon 12/224:35 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:10 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:20 pmOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:51 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/55:38 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:49 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3011:35 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/285:50 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:00 amORD - OMA
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:21 amOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:10 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:20 pmOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/2412:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/275:50 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$369
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/196:00 amORD - OMA
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Mon 1/54:35 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$377

Find flight deals from Illinois to Nebraska

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Nebraska flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$133
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$67
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$430

Good round-trip deal

$258 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Nebraska 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Nebraska that are best for you.

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ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

12:45 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/21

6:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$133

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

6:15 am-11:36 am

1 stop5h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/21

6:05 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$157

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

2:20 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/21

3:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop3h 10m

$158

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

8:20 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/26

5:50 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$171

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

8:25 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/26

11:26 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$171

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

8:25 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/26

10:55 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$171

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

1:58 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/28

5:41 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$174

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

3:55 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$190

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

1:49 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/20

9:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$191

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/10

1:15 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/24

3:21 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$191

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Nebraska

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nebraska from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Nebraska

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nebraska (average of $122). Flying from Illinois to Nebraska in June 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 IL to NE?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Nebraska. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to Nebraska is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Nebraska?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Nebraska. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Nebraska flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nebraska

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nebraska. 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 Nebraska. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Illinois to Nebraska have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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 Illinois to Nebraska. 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 Illinois to Nebraska?

    Departing from Illinois to Nebraska will take you 1h 40m. There are 415 mi between Illinois and Nebraska. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $72. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Nebraska for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Nebraska 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 Illinois to Nebraska?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nebraska (average of $122). Flying from Illinois to Nebraska in June 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 Illinois to Nebraska

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Nebraska. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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