Direct flights from Omaha to Chicago
73 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from OMA to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h10m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Omaha local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest SKW5385 | 6:10a | 1h10m | Thu, Sat |
| United UAL1486 | 6:12a | 1h13m | Mon, Wed, Sun |
| United UAL1486 | 6:18a | 1h5m | Fri |
| United UAL1486 | 7:05a | 1h13m | Tue |
| American AAL3197 | 7:09a | 1h22m | Tue, Thu |
| American AAL3197 | 7:18a | 1h12m | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL1486 | 8:04a | 1h6m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5385 | 8:08a | 1h10m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL1486 | 8:21a | 1h9m | Sat |
| American AAL3197 | 8:59a | 1h14m | Sun |
| American ENY3712 | 9:12a | 1h56m | Wed |
| American ENY4042 | 10:24a | 1h8m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5385 | 10:27a | 1h8m | Sun |
| American ENY4042 | 10:29a | 1h12m | Tue–Thu |
| American ENY4042 | 10:38a | 1h15m | Mon, Sat |
| United UAL600 | 11:28a | 1h10m | Wed–Sat |
| United UAL600 | 11:42a | 1h9m | Mon |
| American ENY3558 | 12:22p | 1h14m | Wed–Thu |
| United UAL600 | 12:23p | 1h12m | Tue |
| American ENY3558 | 12:29p | 1h4m | Sat |
| United UAL343 | 1:01p | 1h4m | Fri |
| American ENY3558 | 1:10p | 1h8m | Mon–Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA3534 | 1:11p | 1h1m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5511 | 1:12p | 1h10m | Thu–Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5511 | 1:17p | 1h10m | Mon, Wed |
| American ENY4042 | 1:31p | 1h11m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5511 | 1:34p | 57m | Tue |
| American ENY3558 | 1:39p | 1h2m | Fri |
| United UAL739 | 3:20p | 1h10m | Wed–Thu |
| SkyWest SKW6314 | 3:21p | 1h15m | Tue |
| American ENY3558 | 3:27p | 1h5m | Sun |
| United UAL739 | 3:38p | 1h12m | Mon, Tue, Sat |
| United UAL739 | 3:45p | 1h8m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW6314 | 3:49p | 1h15m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5511 | 4:07p | 1h10m | Sun |
| United UAL600 | 5:06p | 1h13m | Sun |
| United UAL739 | 5:33p | 1h11m | Sun |
| United UAL1476 | 6:33p | 1h12m | Mon, Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5328 | 6:41p | 1h10m | Sat |
| United UAL1476 | 6:42p | 1h5m | Thu |
| United UAL1476 | 7:14p | 1h6m | Tue |
| United UAL1476 | 7:51p | 1h3m | Fri |
| American ENY3712 | 8:11p | 1h2m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL1476 | 9:07p | 1h8m | Sun |
| American ENY3712 | 9:15p | 1h4m | Wed |
| American ENY3712 | 9:52p | 1h6m | Sun |
The route
One hop: OMA → ORDDrag to pan · scroll with ⌘/Ctrl to zoom · arrow keys when focused
Nonstop from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago (ORD)
Eppley Airfield (OMA) has 73 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of OMA and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Omaha to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 1h10m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Chicago?
Driving from Omaha to Chicago takes about 6h 56m, covering roughly 468 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h10m.