Omaha to Chicago: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 18 times. The typical round trip was $697 per person and the lowest $443, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $443 |
| Typical (median) | $697 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 18 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from OmahaLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Chicago
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- $230 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Highs 60–76°F, a small chance of rain
$1,498 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $976 + hotel $522, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $240
Frontier · with a stop · 27h 25m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 27h 25m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $443 | Frontier | with a stop | 27h 22m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $498 | Frontier | with a stop | 27h 25m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $621 | UA | nonstop | 1h 46m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $697 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $498 | Frontier | with a stop | 27h 25m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $722 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $699 | UA | nonstop | 1h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $488 | Frontier | with a stop | 27h 25m | Google Flights |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $718 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $718 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $488 | Frontier | with a stop | 27h 25m | Google Flights |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $718 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $722 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $722 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $722 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $662 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $659 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $697 | UA | nonstop | 1h 45m | Kiwi.com |
About Chicago
Chicago offers skyscraper architecture, a lakefront of beaches and parks, blues clubs, deep-dish pizza and museums of world rank.
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Questions about Omaha to Chicago
What does a round trip from Omaha to Chicago usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $697 per person, taxes and fees included, across 18 checks; the lowest was $443.
When is the best time to fly from Omaha to Chicago?
Chicago is at its best in May, June, July, August, September and October. Avoid December, January, February, March: Bitter cold and wind off the lake
Do I need a passport to fly from Omaha to Chicago?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Chicago.