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$149+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LNK
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Lincoln

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 10/2210:00 pm
ORD
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LNK
Nonstop1h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 10/266:00 am
LNK
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ORD
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/1310:30 pm
ORD
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LNK
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Sun 8/165:30 am
LNK
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ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$250
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.
Fri 8/283:45 pm
ORD
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LNK
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 8/307:35 am
LNK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 8/610:30 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Mon 8/105:30 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/184:57 pm
ORD
-
LNK
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 8/242:36 pm
LNK
-
ORD
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/710:30 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Sun 8/96:39 am
LNK
-
ORD
1 stop5h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/57:51 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop2h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 8/910:58 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/188:07 pm
STL
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LNK
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 8/246:39 am
LNK
-
STL
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$289
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.
Thu 8/204:54 pm
STL
-
LNK
1 stop7h 23m
American Airlines
Thu 8/272:36 pm
LNK
-
STL
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$299
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.
Wed 8/58:20 am
ORD
-
LNK
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 8/82:36 pm
LNK
-
ORD
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 10/94:53 pm
ORD
-
LNK
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 10/116:00 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 7/3110:45 pm
ORD
-
LNK
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Sun 8/25:32 am
LNK
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$309

Find flight deals from Illinois to Lincoln

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Lincoln flight deals. Data was last updated July 23, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$249
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One-way from

$149
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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$434

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Lincoln 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 23, 2026.
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ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/24

10:00 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Lincoln

Thu 12/31

6:00 am-7:58 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$249

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

1:30 pm-3:29 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Lincoln

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-8:04 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$259

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

7:51 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Lincoln

Sun 8/9

10:58 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$279

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

7:45 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Lincoln

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-8:04 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$319

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

5:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Lincoln

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-8:04 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$339

St. LouisLincoln

STL - LNK

STLLNK

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/15

5:10 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Lincoln

Wed 8/19

4:26 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$359

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

9:15 am-11:19 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Lincoln

Fri 8/21

11:55 am-9:34 am

2 stops21h 39m

$427

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/24

2:40 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Lincoln

Thu 12/31

5:15 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$429

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

5:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Lincoln

Mon 8/10

1:00 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$439

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

10:40 am-10:59 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Lincoln

Sun 10/11

5:45 am-7:52 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$466

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Lincoln

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $273). Flying from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska in September is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 July 23, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Lincoln. 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 23, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to LNK are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska flights typically cost between $292 and $504 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $249 on American Airlines (Oct 22-Oct 26).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 1h 56m. 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?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lincoln, Lambert-St Louis - Lincoln or Chicago Midway - Lincoln as they are the most popular.

  • 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 (69%), Lufthansa (65%), United Airlines( 64%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $203. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lincoln) can be booked for $249 on average, our data indicates $301 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $273). Flying from Illinois to Lincoln, Nebraska in September is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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

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United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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