NE → IL · about 430 miles
Omaha to Chicago bus & train schedule
Jefferson Lines, Amtrak and Greyhound run 21 direct buses and trains a week from Omaha to Chicago. The fastest takes 8 hours 40 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:10 AM and the last at 9:05 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 40m
- First departure
- 5:10 AM
- Last departure
- 9:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:10 AM | 2:39 PM | 9h 29m | Daily | Omaha Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 6:40 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 45m | Daily | Omaha Burlington Trailways to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 9:05 PM | 5:45 AM +1 day | 8h 40m | Daily | Omaha to Chicago | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $121Book (carrier website) |
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Questions
How long is the bus or train from Omaha to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 8 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 9 hours 29 minutes.
How much is the bus or train from Omaha to Chicago?
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 Omaha to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Omaha to Chicago?
Jefferson Lines, Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Omaha?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Omaha Burlington Trailways and Omaha Amtrak Station.