Distance from Chicago to Omaha (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Omaha, Nebraska is 695 kilometers (432 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Chicago is located in the northeastern part of Illinois while Omaha is situated in the eastern region of Nebraska, both cities are in the central United States. The straight-line distance between them is 695 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Omaha is at 315 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Chicago to Omaha takes you through Interstate 80, passing through cities like Des Moines and regions of Iowa, offering a direct route across the Midwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Des Moines, Mississippi River, Iowa State Capitol.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Omaha crosses the Mississippi River and the plains of Iowa, highlighting the Midwest's expansive landscapes.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer tourists or in fall for vibrant foliage and cultural events in Omaha.

Climate

Omaha experiences more extreme temperatures compared to Chicago, with hotter summers and colder winters.

Accessibility

Omaha offers good accessibility with public transport and facilities for people with disabilities, similar to Chicago.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
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90 km/h
120 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Omaha, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.2563° N 95.9404° W

Elevation: 315 m (1,033 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)
  • Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF)
  • Offutt Air Force Base (OFF)
  • Fremont Municipal Airport (FET)
  • Tekamah Municipal Airport (TQE)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Omaha

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Omaha to New York City 1,842 km
From Omaha to Los Angeles 2,117 km
From Omaha to Chicago 695 km
From Omaha to Houston 1,276 km
From Omaha to Phoenix 1,667 km

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