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$180+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Illinois

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LNK — ORD
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lincoln to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Lincoln to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$194
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$268

Good round-trip deal

$382 or less

Good one-way deal

$321 or less
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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:02 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/119:10 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:02 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/59:10 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:05 pmLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/110:35 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:05 pmLNK - STL
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/55:15 amSTL - LNK
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:02 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/219:10 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/93:13 pmLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1112:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/98:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/217:45 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/238:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:06 pmLNK - STL
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/125:15 amSTL - LNK
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:02 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/268:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/271:05 pmLNK - STL
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/295:28 pmSTL - LNK
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:05 pmLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2010:35 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$311

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Lincoln

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Tue 10/7

11:00 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

9:10 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$194

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Thu 10/2

6:02 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

9:10 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$199

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Wed 1/7

11:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$211

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 10/31

1:05 pm-3:01 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

10:35 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$219

LincolnSt. Louis

LNK - STL

LNKSTL

Lincoln

Fri 10/3

1:05 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/5

5:15 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$239

LincolnSt. Louis

LNK - STL

LNKSTL

Lincoln

Thu 10/2

5:06 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/6

5:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 02m

$239

LincolnSt. Louis

LNK - STL

LNKSTL

Lincoln

Fri 10/3

6:02 am-10:49 am

1 stop4h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/7

12:25 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$239

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/9

8:45 am-10:42 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$269

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 11/21

1:05 pm-3:01 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

10:35 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$279

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Thu 11/20

1:05 pm-3:01 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

8:45 am-10:42 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$284

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Lincoln to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LNK to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Lincoln to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

When flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Lincoln to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

The most flights from LNK to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated September 19, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Lincoln to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lincoln to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lincoln to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Lincoln (LNK) if they book a flight from Lincoln to Illinois. Lincoln is conveniently located just 4.0 mi from Lincoln’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois in about 2h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and Illinois is about 465 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois?

    Most travelers choose Lincoln - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Lincoln - Lambert-St Louis or Lincoln - Chicago Midway when deciding on the best route from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois are Copa Airlines (83%), United Airlines (78%) and Air New Zealand (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois is $192. On average you can expect to pay $423. The most popular route, (Lincoln - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $194.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lincoln to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lincoln to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Lincoln to Illinois

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lincoln to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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