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$160+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — ORD
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lincoln to Illinois

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 July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/185:30 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 8/2610:30 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/264:26 pm
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 8/301:30 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:30 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 9/810:30 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/265:30 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 8/3010:30 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/265:30 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 8/294:57 pm
ORD
-
LNK
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 10/75:45 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 10/107:45 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:00 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 10/2410:00 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/152:36 pm
LNK
-
ORD
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1610:30 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/77:30 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 8/97:51 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop2h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/302:46 pm
LNK
-
ORD
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 10/76:00 am
ORD
-
LNK
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/227:35 am
LNK
-
STL
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 8/293:32 pm
STL
-
LNK
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/72:36 pm
LNK
-
ORD
1 stop5h 54m
American Airlines
Sun 8/910:30 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$299

Find flight deals from Lincoln to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Lincoln to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated July 27, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$319

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$378 or less
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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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to Illinois that are best for you.

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LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Thu 9/24

5:28 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/25

10:00 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$259

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 8/7

7:30 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

7:51 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$289

LincolnSt. Louis

LNK - STL

LNKSTL

Lincoln

Sat 8/22

7:35 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/29

3:32 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$299

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Thu 8/6

7:30 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

7:51 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$319

LincolnSt. Louis

LNK - STL

LNKSTL

Lincoln

Fri 8/7

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/11

1:36 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$329

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Tue 9/22

4:57 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/29

9:20 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$329

LincolnSt. Louis

LNK - STL

LNKSTL

Lincoln

Fri 9/4

1:04 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/6

10:53 am-3:29 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$342

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Thu 9/24

10:45 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/29

9:20 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$344

LincolnSt. Louis

LNK - STL

LNKSTL

Lincoln

Fri 9/18

5:56 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/20

5:30 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$345

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 11/13

10:47 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

9:11 am-11:16 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$350

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Best time to book a flight from Lincoln to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lincoln to Illinois

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois (average of $275). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 July 27, 2026.

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 July 27, 2026.

The most flights from LNK to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois flights typically cost between $249 and $297 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $249 on American Airlines (Aug 18-Aug 26).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois?

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 July 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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
10,040 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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 American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois in about 1h 57m. 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 American Airlines (85%), Copa Airlines (83%) and SkyWest Airlines (71%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois is $249. On average you can expect to pay $459. The most popular route, (Lincoln - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $259.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois (average of $275). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 2 airlines flying from Lincoln to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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