Trains to Omaha
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 3 railway stations in Omaha: Omaha, Burlington Station, Omaha Union Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Omaha
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha to Lincoln | United States | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Omaha to Des Moines | United States | 198 km (123 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Omaha to Topeka | United States | 247 km (153 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Omaha to Sioux Falls | United States | 262 km (163 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Omaha to Kansas City | United States | 266 km (165 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Omaha to Independence | United States | 273 km (170 mi) | about 3 h 42 min |
| Omaha to Columbia | United States | 400 km (248 mi) | about 5 h 24 min |
| Omaha to Wichita | United States | 414 km (257 mi) | about 5 h 36 min |
| Omaha to Davenport | United States | 448 km (279 mi) | about 6 h 4 min |
| Omaha to Minneapolis | United States | 468 km (291 mi) | about 6 h 20 min |
| Omaha to Saint Paul | United States | 471 km (292 mi) | about 6 h 22 min |
| Omaha to Peoria | United States | 537 km (334 mi) | about 7 h 16 min |
| Omaha to Toronto | Canada | 1,381 km (858 mi) | about 18 h 41 min |
| Omaha to Chicago | United States | 693 km (430 mi) | about 9 h 22 min |
| Omaha to Houston | United States | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 17 h 18 min |
| Omaha to San Antonio | United States | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 18 h 4 min |
| Omaha to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 19 h 44 min |
| Omaha to Dallas | United States | 945 km (587 mi) | about 12 h 47 min |
| Omaha to Fort Worth | United States | 956 km (594 mi) | about 12 h 56 min |
| Omaha to Austin | United States | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 16 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Omaha have?
Omaha, Burlington Station, Omaha Union Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.