Cheap flights from Omaha to Chicago from $118 OMA → MDW, ORD
Eppley Airfield (OMA) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest return found recently is $248 with American Airlines, 1 Dec – 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $118 with American Airlines, 3 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $118, American Airlines, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $248, 1 Dec to 2 Dec
- Usual return price
- $312 to $424
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $248 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $312 to $424.
Cheapest return found recently
$248
1 Dec – 2 Dec · American Airlines
Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 8:07 p.m. · Return leaves 10:45 p.m. · 3 h 47 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$248
1 Dec – 2 Dec · American Airlines
Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 8:07 p.m. · Return leaves 10:45 p.m. · 3 h 47 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$248 1 Dec – 2 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 35 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $193 to $452.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 21 Nov to 26 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
26 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov – 23 Nov | $376 | American Airlines | Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 2 Dec | $248 | American Airlines | Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 26 Dec | $471 | American Airlines | Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $248.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $126 to $133.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$118
3 Feb 2027 · American Airlines
Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 12:35 p.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$118
3 Feb 2027 · American Airlines
Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 12:35 p.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$118 3 Feb 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $94 to $261.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 18 Jan 2027 to 1 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2027 | $133 | American Airlines | Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Feb 2027 | $118 | American Airlines | Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Mar 2027 | $133 | American Airlines | Eppley Airfield (OMA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $118.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Omaha to Chicago
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Dec – 2 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 3 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Omaha to Chicago?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 35 days of return prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $108 | $94 | +1% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | $199 | $94 | +86% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $215 | $201 | +101% | 12 |
| 60–89 days | $210 | $118 | +96% | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $107 | $107 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 180+ days | $194 | $194 | +81% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Sioux City → Chicago
143 km from Omaha
$268
$150 more than flying from Omaha
16 Nov · SUX → ORD · nonstop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 2 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Omaha to Chicago?
The cheapest return found recently is $248 with American Airlines, 1 Dec to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $312 to $424.
How much is a one-way flight from Omaha to Chicago?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $118 with American Airlines, 3 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $126 to $133.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Chicago?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $248, 1 Dec to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $118, 3 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Omaha to Chicago?
In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 90 to 179 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Omaha to Chicago?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $248 with American Airlines, 1 Dec to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $118 with American Airlines, 3 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from Omaha to Chicago?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 3 Feb 2027, takes 1 h 50 min from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Omaha to Chicago?
Between 21 Nov and 26 Dec, American Airlines has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 18 Jan 2027 and 1 Mar 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work