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$183+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Lincoln, NE (LNK)

ORD — LNK
Oct 23 — Oct 301
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Lincoln

Thu 10/2210:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Sun 10/256:00 am -
Nonstop1h 58m
Deal found 9/19$299
Thu 10/1510:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Sun 10/186:00 am -
Nonstop1h 58m
Deal found 9/21$301
Fri 10/1610:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Sat 10/172:51 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 9/19$309
Fri 10/910:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Mon 10/126:00 am -
Nonstop1h 58m
Deal found 9/21$314
Sat 10/37:45 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 10/77:38 am -
Nonstop2h 07m
Deal found 9/18$329
Sat 10/33:50 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Wed 10/76:00 am -
Nonstop1h 58m
Deal found 9/18$339
Tue 10/65:16 pm -
1 stop5h 39m
Sat 10/102:51 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Deal found 9/21$349
Fri 10/210:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Wed 10/76:00 am -
Nonstop1h 58m
Deal found 9/22$359
Fri 10/3010:16 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Sun 11/16:00 am -
Nonstop2h 06m
Deal found 9/18$364
Thu 10/155:00 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Sun 10/189:00 am -
Nonstop2h 01m
Deal found 9/23$374
Tue 10/62:28 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Sat 10/105:52 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 9/21$439
Tue 10/69:05 am -
1 stop7h 06m
Thu 10/85:52 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 9/22$667

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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

$183
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$306

Good round-trip deal

$259 or less

Good one-way deal

$291 or less
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From Illinois to Lincoln
One-way flight from Illinois to Lincoln
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Lincoln.
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ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

7:44 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Lincoln

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/20

12:29 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Lincoln

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/17

12:29 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Lincoln

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/22

12:29 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Lincoln

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/19

7:55 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Lincoln

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

8:55 am-10:59 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Lincoln

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/24

9:20 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Lincoln

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/17

12:29 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Lincoln

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

5:45 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Lincoln

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

ChicagoLincoln

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LNK Lincoln

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/11

9:20 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Lincoln

Sun 12/13

5:57 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Lincoln

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lincoln from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Lincoln

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $279). Flying from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska in May is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 IL to LNK?

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska

The most flights from USIL to LNK are scheduled on a Monday (12 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 Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska flights typically cost between $269 and $526 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $299 on American Airlines (Oct 22-Oct 25).

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Lincoln from Illinois, you will be flying to Lincoln, which is the city’s only airport. Lincoln (LNK) is located 4.0 mi from the center of Lincoln.

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

    United Airlines can get you from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 1h 53m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Illinois and Lincoln, Nebraska are separated by a distance of 465 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Lincoln, Nebraska from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (66%), United Airlines (62%), SkyWest Airlines( 60%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $248. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lincoln) can be booked for $299 on average, our data indicates $309 when flying from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $279). Flying from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska in May is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Illinois to Lincoln

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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