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$151+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lincoln, NE (LNK)

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on novembro 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
ter 12/307:35 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
qui 1/15:50 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
ter 12/234:49 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
ter 12/3011:35 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
ter 12/94:35 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
sáb 12/136:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
qua 12/104:35 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
dom 12/146:00 amLNK - ORD
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 12/912:09 pmORD - LNK
1 stop23h 26mMultiple Airlines
sáb 12/1312:30 pmLNK - ORD
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
qua 11/2612:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
sex 11/2811:17 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
ter 12/28:50 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
sáb 12/61:45 pmLNK - ORD
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
ter 12/234:49 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
seg 12/295:13 pmLNK - ORD
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$414

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lincoln

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Lincoln (LNK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated novembro 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$423

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Lincoln that are best for you.

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ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 1/17

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Lincoln

seg 1/19

5:50 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$189

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 12/30

7:35 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Lincoln

qui 1/1

5:50 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 13m

$218

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 1/19

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Lincoln

sáb 1/24

5:50 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$228

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 1/21

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Lincoln

sáb 1/24

5:50 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$249

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 12/23

4:49 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Lincoln

ter 12/30

11:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$253

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sex 1/16

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Lincoln

seg 1/19

5:50 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$263

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 12/9

4:35 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Lincoln

sáb 12/13

6:00 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$279

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 12/10

4:35 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Lincoln

dom 12/14

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

$314

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 12/9

12:09 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 26m

Lincoln

sáb 12/13

12:30 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$322

ChicagoLincoln

MDW - LNK

MDWLNK

Chicago Midway

ter 12/9

7:44 am-11:35 am

2 stops27h 51m

$151

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Deals found on 11/25

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Lincoln

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Lincoln in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lincoln

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lincoln from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $122). Flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska in June is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 CHI to LNK?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Lincoln. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated novembro 26, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska as you normally would.

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

How often are flights from Chicago to Lincoln delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Chicago and Lincoln have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Lincoln flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Lincoln flights?

Over the last year, Braathens Regional Aviation have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lincoln

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lincoln. 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 Lincoln. Reviews last updated novembro 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Chicago to Lincoln by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Lincoln. 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 into for flights to Lincoln from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Lincoln (LNK) if they book a flight to Lincoln from Chicago. On average, Lincoln has 10 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Lincoln is conveniently located just 4.0 mi from Lincoln’s city center.

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

    Departing from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska will take you 2h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 465 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip from $261. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider Copa Airlines (76%), SkyWest Airlines (75%) or Air New Zealand (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $189. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lincoln) can be booked for $189 on average, our data indicates $328 when flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Lincoln 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 Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $122). Flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska in June is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 Chicago to Lincoln

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Lincoln. 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 novembro 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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