Trains tickets from Chicago to Omaha, US

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TodayApr 25
from $160
TomorrowApr 26
from $110
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Omaha
    Destination location: Omaha Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Omaha
    Destination location: Omaha Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Omaha
    Destination location: Omaha Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Omaha
    Destination location: Omaha Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Omaha
    Destination location: Omaha Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Chicago to Omaha: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$116
Average train trip duration9h 9m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:40am
Distance430 miles (693 km)
Latest train departure2:00pm

Chicago to Omaha Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/23
$121
04/24
$172
Today
$160
04/26
$110
04/27
No data
04/28
$107
04/29
No data
04/30
$84
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Omaha was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $84

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Omaha, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $84 to $540 for a train ticket from Chicago to Omaha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-04-30.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Omaha you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Omaha compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Omaha, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Omaha?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chicago and Omaha is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $116 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $56. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Omaha, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Omaha in about 9h 9m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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