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$95+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Nebraska

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ORD — OMA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Nebraska

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FlightHub
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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$321

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
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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 May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/245:37 amSTL - OMA
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/16:04 pmOMA - STL
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$199
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/315:35 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop16h 42mFrontier
Sun 6/17:51 pmOMA - STL
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/2410:05 pmSTL - OMA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Tue 7/15:25 amOMA - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/289:15 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/46:08 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/148:27 amORD - OMA
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Sat 6/2110:54 amOMA - ORD
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/30$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/308:00 amMDW - OMA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Fri 6/67:40 pmOMA - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/297:05 amORD - OMA
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/22:39 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/812:45 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/116:38 pmOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/31:55 pmMDW - OMA
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Wed 6/410:51 amOMA - MDW
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/29$268
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/56:00 amORD - OMA
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Sun 6/811:07 amOMA - ORD
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/245:25 pmPIA - OMA
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/283:18 pmOMA - PIA
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$289
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Thu 5/299:02 pmORD - OMA
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/211:46 amOMA - ORD
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$304

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Nebraska that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Nebraska

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/24

5:37 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 51m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/1

6:04 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$199

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/31

5:35 pm-10:17 am

1 stop16h 42m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 6/1

7:51 pm-9:12 am

1 stop13h 21m

$230

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/24

10:05 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/1

5:25 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$241

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

9:15 am-11:14 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Lincoln

Wed 6/4

6:08 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$249

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/29

11:10 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/2

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops5h 35m

$255

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

8:27 am-12:32 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 6/21

10:54 am-3:03 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$257

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

7:05 am-2:39 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/2

2:39 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$260

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 6/8

11:07 am-12:10 am

1 stop13h 03m

$273

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

8:47 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/21

6:43 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$277

PeoriaOmaha

PIA - OMA

PIAOMA

Greater Peoria

Thu 7/24

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 7/28

3:18 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Nebraska

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nebraska (average of $343). Flying from Illinois to Nebraska in June is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Nebraska

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Nebraska. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Nebraska by month

Plan your trip to Nebraska by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nebraska ranges from 0.7 - 4.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Nebraska when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Nebraska by month

Plan your trip to Nebraska by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nebraska, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Nebraska, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $95. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, 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?

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nebraska (average of $343). Flying from Illinois to Nebraska in June is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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