Illinois

$149+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Illinois

LNK — ORD
Oct 19 — Oct 261
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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to Illinois

Sat 12/197:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Tue 12/2910:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 9/14$298
Sat 10/176:00 am -
Nonstop1h 58m
Tue 10/2010:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Deal found 9/16$299
Thu 10/15:28 am -
Nonstop1h 57m
Sat 10/3110:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Deal found 9/16$314
Wed 10/212:51 pm -
1 stop8h 09m
Sat 10/244:14 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Deal found 9/16$319
Fri 10/22:59 pm -
Nonstop2h 01m
Tue 10/67:45 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 9/17$329
Wed 10/147:38 am -
Nonstop2h 07m
Sun 10/189:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 59m
Deal found 9/16$336
Wed 11/255:23 am -
Nonstop2h 07m
Wed 11/2510:07 pm -
Nonstop1h 58m
Deal found 9/16$338
Fri 10/22:46 pm -
1 stop6h 23m
Sun 10/410:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 9/15$339
Thu 10/17:38 am -
1 stop4h 35m
Mon 10/57:01 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/16$349
Tue 10/132:51 pm -
1 stop7h 08m
Fri 10/1611:31 am -
1 stop36h 28m
Deal found 9/18$389
Thu 10/19:00 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Sun 10/46:00 am -
1 stop4h 59m
Deal found 9/16$419
Sat 11/216:29 pm -
1 stop25h 18m
Mon 11/238:42 pm -
1 stop21h 07m
Deal found 9/14$459

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$344

Good round-trip deal

$360 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
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From Lincoln to Illinois
One-way flight from Lincoln to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lincoln to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lincoln to Illinois.

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LincolnChicago

LNK Lincoln - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 11/20

6:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269
Quickest round-trip

LincolnChicago

LNK Lincoln - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LNKORD

Lincoln

Tue 3/16

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

LincolnChicago

LNK Lincoln - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LNKORD

Lincoln

Sun 10/11

5:52 am-7:59 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

LincolnChicago

LNK Lincoln - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 10/16

5:52 am-7:59 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

LincolnChicago

LNK Lincoln - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LNKORD

Lincoln

Tue 12/15

7:40 am-9:43 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

LincolnChicago

LNK Lincoln - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LNKORD

Lincoln

Thu 11/19

7:42 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

LincolnChicago

LNK Lincoln - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LNKORD

Lincoln

Sat 3/13

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

LincolnChicago

LNK Lincoln - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 12/11

3:01 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

LincolnChicago

LNK Lincoln - MDW Chicago Midway

LNKMDW

Lincoln

Wed 12/2

6:29 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop24h 33m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$272

LincolnSt. Louis

LNK Lincoln - STL Lambert-St Louis

LNKSTL

Lincoln

Sat 10/3

6:29 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$278

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Best time to book a flight from Lincoln to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Lincoln with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois (average of $273). 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?

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

The most flights from LNK to USIL are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 $264 and $404 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $299 on American Airlines (Oct 17-Oct 20).

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

Booking 55 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

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.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 and American Airlines fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois in about 1h 58m. 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?

  • 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 (79%), American Airlines (69%) and Air New Zealand (67%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois is $259. On average you can expect to pay $1,965. The most popular route, (Lincoln - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $299.

  • 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 $273). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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