Flying from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) taking off from either of these bases.
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport flight.
Eppley Airfield Airport is located in Omaha. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Chicago.
The busiest route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA), with 54 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from ORD to OMA is the 7:05am American Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 10:22pm with American Airlines.
Your flight from Chicago to OMA won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) operate out of this terminal.
United Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport leaving from ORD.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to OMA.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 77.96% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Planning to catch a flight from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? Direct Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Chicago to OMA leaving from MDW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination without any detours.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline flying from MDW to OMA.
With 76.0% of services landing as planned, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Chicago Midway International Airport and Eppley Airfield Airport.
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land within the expected time frame. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near OMA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab an Eppley Airfield Airport rental car and explore Omaha and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Payless and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport flight.
Getting from Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) to central Omaha
The centre of Omaha is around 6 kilometres from Eppley Airfield Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA)
RM312 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport. Return flights start at RM674. These prices can change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Omaha. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Chicago to OMA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Omaha, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Omaha
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Omaha right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Eppley Airfield Airport:
Your trip to Omaha should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Kiewit Luminarium, Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium and OUR BODY: The Universe Within.
Explore more of the United States
Omaha has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Omaha, a trip to Kansas City will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Jazz 1, National WWI Museum and Memorial and Jazz Pantheon.
Des Moines is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres east of Omaha. No trip is complete without experiencing Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Science Centre of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theatre and State Historical Museum.
