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$205 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Lincoln

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Lincoln departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lincoln (CHI-LNK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Lincoln that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:05 pm - 10:55 pmORD-LNK
1h 50mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:52 amLNK-ORD
1h 52mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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jue., jun. 27 - sáb., jul. 6
8:05 pm - 10:01 pmORD-LNK
1h 56mnonstop
9:30 am - 9:46 amLNK-ORD
24h 16m1 stop
$376United Airlines
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vie., nov. 22 - dom., nov. 24
12:50 pm - 2:36 pmORD-LNK
1h 46mnonstop
3:17 pm - 5:10 pmLNK-ORD
1h 53mnonstop
$389United Airlines
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jue., sep. 5 - dom., sep. 8
8:20 pm - 10:09 pmORD-LNK
1h 49mnonstop
11:14 am - 1:07 pmLNK-ORD
1h 53mnonstop
$419United Airlines
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lun., jun. 17 - dom., jun. 30
5:16 am - 4:20 pmORD-LNK
11h 04m1 stop
8:00 am - 9:52 amLNK-ORD
1h 52mnonstop
$438United Airlines
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jue., jun. 27 - sáb., jul. 6
8:05 pm - 12:15 pmORD-LNK
16h 10m1 stop
8:00 am - 9:52 amLNK-ORD
1h 52mnonstop
$457United Airlines
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lun., jun. 17 - dom., jun. 30
8:20 pm - 10:09 pmORD-LNK
1h 49mnonstop
11:18 am - 1:15 pmLNK-ORD
1h 57mnonstop
$459United Airlines
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jue., jun. 20 - lun., jun. 24
8:20 pm - 10:09 pmORD-LNK
1h 49mnonstop
5:25 pm - 9:35 amLNK-ORD
16h 10m1 stop
$482United Airlines
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jue., jun. 20 - lun., jun. 24
7:30 am - 10:57 pmORD-LNK
15h 27m2 stops
11:19 am - 1:15 pmLNK-ORD
1h 56mnonstop
$495United Airlines
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vie., nov. 22 - dom., nov. 24
5:15 am - 11:00 pmORD-LNK
17h 45m1 stop
3:17 pm - 5:10 pmLNK-ORD
1h 53mnonstop
$502United Airlines
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jue., sep. 5 - dom., sep. 8

Flights from Chicago to Lincoln - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Lincoln to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Lincoln flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Lincoln.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Lincoln cost $215 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Lincoln. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $268.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lincoln?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Lincoln clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Lincoln on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Lincoln. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lincoln?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Lincoln, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Lincoln is July, where tickets cost $247 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $593 and $434 respectively.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Lincoln?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Lincoln.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago to Lincoln direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $213.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Lincoln per day?

Each day, there are 3 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Lincoln, with an average flight time of 1h 50m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Lincoln?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Lincoln take?

Direct flights cover the 478 miles separating Chicago to Lincoln in about 1h 46m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Lincoln?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 8:45 am and will be landing in Lincoln at 10:33 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Lincoln?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Lincoln jets off at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$205
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 66% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Lincoln

When to book flights from Chicago to Lincoln

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Lincoln based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Lincoln

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Lincoln?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Lincoln was $205 for a one-way ticket and $279 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Lincoln?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Lincoln.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Lincoln?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Lincoln.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Lincoln?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Lincoln flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Lincoln?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Lincoln flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Lincoln?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Lincoln.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Lincoln?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Lincoln on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Lincoln?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Lincoln.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Lincoln?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lincoln from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Lincoln?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Lincoln with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Lincoln?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lincoln from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Lincoln

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $234 or less one-way and $298 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Lincoln?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Lincoln, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Lincoln

Monday

Emirates, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Emirates, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Emirates, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Emirates, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Lincoln to Chicago

Monday

Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Copa Airlines, Emirates, +2 more

Tuesday

Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Copa Airlines, Emirates, +2 more

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Copa Airlines, Emirates, +2 more

Thursday

Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Copa Airlines, Emirates, +2 more

Friday

Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Copa Airlines, Emirates, +2 more

Saturday

Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Copa Airlines, Emirates, +2 more

Sunday

Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Copa Airlines, Emirates, +2 more

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Lincoln

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Lincoln. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Lincoln? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10696 reviews
7.2Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

8.0 ExcellentBob, Jun 2024ORD - LAX
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Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Lincoln found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/7dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 50mORD-LNK
$205
6/28vie.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 50mORD-LNK
$235
6/28vie.
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 07mORD-LNK
$349
6/16dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 51mORD-LNK
$350
6/29sáb.
1 stopUnited Airlines
11h 04mORD-LNK
$353
7/7dom.
1 stopUnited Airlines
14h 49mORD-LNK
$363
6/17lun.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 49mORD-LNK
$415
6/29sáb.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 36mORD-LNK
$424
6/28vie.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
6h 59mORD-LNK
$464
6/17lun.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 36mORD-LNK
$489

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Lincoln

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Lincoln that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/8sáb.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 52mORD-LNK
6/9dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 52mLNK-ORD
$529
6/8sáb.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 52mORD-LNK
6/10lun.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 53mLNK-ORD
$559
6/8sáb.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 49mORD-LNK
6/9dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 53mLNK-ORD
$577
6/8sáb.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 47mORD-LNK
6/9dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 52mLNK-ORD
$654
6/8sáb.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 47mORD-LNK
6/9dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 53mLNK-ORD
$657
6/8sáb.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 55mORD-LNK
6/10lun.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 53mLNK-ORD
$684
6/8sáb.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 41mORD-LNK
6/10lun.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 53mLNK-ORD
$694
6/8sáb.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 41mORD-LNK
6/9dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 52mLNK-ORD
$709
6/8sáb.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 51mORD-LNK
6/9dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 53mLNK-ORD
$759
6/8sáb.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 05mORD-LNK
6/10lun.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 56mLNK-ORD
$1,807

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Flights to Lincoln

Destination:

Lincoln (LNK)United States

Return flight deals:

Lincoln - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$694
$488
$268

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Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Lincoln

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$4461h 46m
Trains$21310h 09m