Cheap Flights from Chicago to Omaha
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Omaha
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Omaha? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Omaha vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Omaha for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - OMA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - OMA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - OMA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - OMA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - OMA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - OMA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Omaha flight facts
Distance
411 mi
662 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Omaha is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Omaha
OMA · Eppley Airfield
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Sioux City · Sioux City is 80 mi from Omaha
Flights Chicago - Des Moines · Des Moines is 117 mi from Omaha
Flights Chicago - Kansas City · Kansas City is 152 mi from Omaha
Flights Chicago - Manhattan · Manhattan is 155 mi from Omaha
Flights Chicago - Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls is 163 mi from Omaha
Flights Appleton - Omaha · Appleton is 166 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Omaha
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - OMA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 16,500 Pts + $10.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - OMA
First | Non stop
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - OMA
First | Non stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - OMA
First | Non stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - OMA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - OMA
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Omaha depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Omaha.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Omaha.
Chicago and Omaha are about 411 miles (662 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 411-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Omaha is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Omaha: Eppley Airfield (OMA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Omaha, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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