Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Lincoln (CHI - LNK)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Lincoln and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$249	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Lincoln is currently $249
Cheapest one-way flight	$115	United Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Lincoln is currently $115
Last-minute weekend getaway	$394	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Lincoln is currently $394
Cheapest business class flights	$404	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Lincoln is currently $404

Fastest flight	1 hr 47 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Lincoln takes 1 hr 47 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lincoln is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $195–360
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–455

Popular airlines from Chicago to Lincoln

United

Nonstop

from $280

Typical price: $230–400

34 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - LNK Every day

1322 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LNK Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Lincoln

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 1 hr 4 min 53 mi
Lincoln Airport (LNK)

Lincoln United States 12 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 51 min 148 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 53 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Lincoln

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Lincoln are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $195 to $360.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Lincoln recently found on Google Flights was with American from $249. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $115.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Lincoln is $280, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Lincoln starts at $249 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $115 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 47 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Lincoln.

Lincoln is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Jun–Sep) and cold winters (Dec–Feb). The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is typically open Mar–Oct. Severe weather, including tornadoes, can occur year-round, especially spring through fall (Mar–Nov). The Lincoln Arts Festival (Sep) features work by multidisciplinary artists, plus live music and dance.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Lincoln.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Lincoln really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Lincoln.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 34 nonstop flights and 1,322 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Airport (LNK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Lincoln.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Lincoln recently found on Google Flights was with American from $249. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $115.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Lincoln is $280, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.

United flies direct from Chicago to Lincoln.

There are 34 United direct flights from Chicago to Lincoln per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Lincoln at price $394 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

United flies direct from Chicago to Lincoln.

There are 34 United direct flights from Chicago to Lincoln per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Lincoln on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Lincoln start at $249 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Lincoln, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Lincoln start at $404 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Lincoln start at $249 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Lincoln, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Lincoln starts at $394 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Lincoln at price $394 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Lincoln, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.