IL → NE · about 430 miles
Chicago to Omaha bus & train schedule
Jefferson Lines, Amtrak and Greyhound run 21 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Omaha. The fastest takes 8 hours 45 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:25 PM and the last at 9:15 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $121 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 8h 45m
- First departure
- 12:25 PM
- Last departure
- 9:15 PM
- Standard fare
- $121
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak and Greyhound aren't listed here.
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 PM | 9:50 PM | 9h 25m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Omaha Burlington Trailways | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:00 PM | 11:09 PM | 9h 09m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Omaha Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 9:15 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day | 8h 45m | Daily | Chicago to Omaha | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $121Book (carrier website) |
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Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Omaha?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 8 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 9 hours 9 minutes.
How much is the bus or train from Chicago to Omaha?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $121. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak and Greyhound aren't listed here; check their websites.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Omaha?
The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM (Daily) and the last at 9:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Omaha?
Jefferson Lines, Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Omaha leave from Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station.