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Here's a sample itinerary for a camping drive from Chicago to Omaha in your RV. If you're planning a road trip to Omaha, you can research locations to stop along the way. Find the best RV parks, campgrounds, hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members and AllStays. Scroll down to see all the RV campgrounds along the way.
8:00 am start in Chicago
drive for about 1.5 hours
9:45 am Dixon (Illinois)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:45 am
drive for about 1.5 hours
12:06 pm Davenport (Iowa)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:06 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:16 pm University of Iowa
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:16 pm
drive for about 2 hours
5:30 pm Des Moines
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:30 pm
drive for about 56 minutes
7:25 pm Adair
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 8:25 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
9:42 pm arrive in Omaha
stay at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
driving ≈ 8.5 hours
Your starting point is Chicago, Illinois.
You can enter an exact street address if you want to get precise directions, but this is optional.
Since there are only 2 travelers, we assume you're driving 1 car. You can adjust the number of people traveling at the top. We assume a maximum of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars to fit your situation.
Dixon (Illinois)
Grand Detour Island Retreat (1 mention)
hotels around Dixon (Illinois):
Comfort Inn Dixon
Davenport (Iowa) (2 answers)
Isle of Capri Casino Bettendorf (1 mention)
Lakeside RV Park and Campground (1 mention)
KOA Campground Rock Island (1 mention)
West Lake Park Scott County Park (1 mention)
Interstate RV Park (1 mention)
restaurants around Davenport (Iowa):
Dead Poets Espresso
hotels around Davenport (Iowa):
Hotel Blackhawk
Larimore Dam Recreation Area Campground (Grand Forks County)
Comfort Inn & Suites Davenport
University of Iowa (7 mentions)
Tailwater East (1 mention)
Linder Point (1 mention)
West Overlook (1 mention)
Sugar Bottom (1 mention)
Hills Iowa River Access (1 mention)
Hills Access (1 mention)
restaurants around University of Iowa:
Buffalo Wild Wing
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
hotels around University of Iowa:
Sheraton Iowa City Hotel
hotelVetro: studio suites & convention center
Alexis Park Inn & Suites
Days Inn - Iowa City Coralville
Super 8 Motel Coralville
Baymont Inn & Suites Coralville
Des Moines (18 answers)
Iowa State Fairgrounds (1 mention)
Griffs Valley View RV (1 mention)
Adventureland Campground (1 mention)
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (1 mention)
Yellow Banks County Park (1 mention)
Bob Shetler (1 mention)
Walnut Woods State Park (1 mention)
restaurants around Des Moines:
9th Street Deli & Catering
Ritual Cafe
Exile Brewing Co
hotels around Des Moines:
Quality Inn & Suites Event Center
Kirkwood Civic Center Hotel
questions about Des Moines:
What's the best neighborhood in Des Moines for a first time visitor?
Any good hiking spots in or near Des Moines?
Adair
Adair City Park (1 mention)
Casey City Park (1 mention)
Lake Anita State Park (1 mention)
hotels around Adair:
Super 8 Adair
Your final destination is Omaha, Nebraska.
You can enter the exact street address of your destination, but this is optional.
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Omaha.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out DoubleTree Suites by Hilton.
Here are some more hotels people talk about:
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Omaha. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Valerie from Los Angeles asked:
Best free things to do in Omaha? (5 answers)
Kathy from asked:
Dog friendly hotels (1 answer)
Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Omaha.
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Omaha to Chicago drive in an RV, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Chicago to Omaha. Or get a full Chicago to Omaha flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Chicago well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Chicago!
This is the most common route that Trippy members have taken, but you can also explore alternate routes from Chicago to Omaha in 1 day, or check the current road conditions from Chicago to Omaha in 1 day.
