Distance from Omaha to Chicago by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Omaha (NE) to Chicago (IL) is 429 miles or 690 kilometers or 373 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Omaha to Chicago is 469 miles (756 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 40 miles or 66 km.

Omaha to Chicago Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Omaha, NE and Chicago, IL
This map shows the distance from Omaha, NE, Usa to Chicago, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Omaha, Nebraska to Chicago, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Chicago, Illinois is 469 miles or 756 km.
The total driving distance from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL is 469 miles or 756 kilometers. Your trip begins in Omaha, Nebraska. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 469 miles (756 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 8 to 9 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 43 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Omaha to Chicago take?
Omaha and Chicago are 8 hours 43 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Omaha and Chicago

Time difference between Omaha (NE) and Chicago (IL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Omaha	Current local time in Chicago
2025-12-19, 13:01:07 CST	2025-12-19, 13:01:07 CST

How Far is it Between Omaha Nebraska, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Omaha, NE and Chicago, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	469 mi	756 km	407.28 nmi
Straight line distance	429 mi	690 km	373 nmi
Difference	40 mi	66 km	34 nmi

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