Chicago to Omaha (ORD–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–OMA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NZ | 61 | 319, 320, 739, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h33-1h57 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | 57 | 319, CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 1h35-1h57 | Oneworld | AS, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Omaha from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→OMA | MDW→OMA | GYY→OMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 295 | 53 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 1h 21m | 1h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · OMA: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Omaha.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–OMA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago O'Hare to Omaha: Midwest Business Link
ORD-OMA connects the nation's third-largest metro to Nebraska's largest city. United Airlines operates the majority of nonstop service with 4 to 6 daily departures on E175 regional jets. American adds 1 to 2 daily frequencies. Block time is about 1 hour 35 minutes over 415 miles. The route carries a heavy corporate load. Omaha is home to Berkshire Hathaway, Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific, and several other Fortune 500 companies, generating consistent weekday business demand between the two cities.
O'Hare Hub Value and Omaha Airport Experience
O'Hare's role as United's largest hub makes ORD-OMA valuable beyond the point-to-point market. Passengers from the East Coast, West Coast, and international origins connect through ORD to reach Omaha on a single itinerary. The connecting function is critical because Omaha does not have the traffic volume to support nonstop service to many destinations on its own. Eppley Airfield (OMA) is one of the most efficient airports in the region. Low congestion, short security lines, and a 10-minute ride to downtown make the Omaha end of the trip painless. The contrast with O'Hare's complexity is sharp. ORD passengers should allow extra time for taxiing and potential weather delays, particularly from November through March.