CHI - LNK

$159 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Lincoln

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Lincoln

Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
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12:45 pm - 2:33 pmORD-LNK
1h 48mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 3:01 pmLNK-ORD
1h 56mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
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8:45 am - 10:42 amORD-LNK
1h 57mnonstop
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3:10 pm - 5:05 pmLNK-ORD
1h 55mnonstop
$192United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
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8:45 am - 10:42 amORD-LNK
1h 57mnonstop
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11:17 am - 1:11 pmLNK-ORD
1h 54mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 13
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8:50 am - 10:44 amORD-LNK
1h 54mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:03 amLNK-ORD
2h 03mnonstop
$206United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2
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8:45 am - 10:42 amORD-LNK
1h 57mnonstop
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5:00 am - 7:03 amLNK-ORD
2h 03mnonstop
$228United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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10:35 am - 12:30 pmORD-LNK
1h 55mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:03 amLNK-ORD
2h 03mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 12:30 pmORD-LNK
1h 55mnonstop
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11:17 am - 1:11 pmLNK-ORD
1h 54mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 8:01 pmORD-LNK
6h 06m1 stop
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11:17 am - 1:11 pmLNK-ORD
1h 54mnonstop
$284United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 8:01 pmORD-LNK
6h 06m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 1:11 pmLNK-ORD
1h 54mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 13
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12:09 pm - 11:35 amORD-LNK
23h 26m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 9:19 pmLNK-ORD
8h 49m1 stop
$347Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top routes
ORD-LNK
Cheapest
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October
Cheapest • 40% price drop
November
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Cheapest round-trip
$189
Overall average: $381
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Fri 11/7Sun 11/9
ORD - LNK • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$189
Typical prices: $349-$453
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Thu 11/13Mon 11/17
ORD - LNK • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Lincoln flights

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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Lincoln costs $189 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Lincoln (LNK). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Lincoln clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Lincoln, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Lincoln back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $242 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $496 and $485 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% 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.
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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 $159 for a one-way ticket and $189 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $242 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Lincoln?

 
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Saturday

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Lincoln to Chicago

Monday

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Reviews of the 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.
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7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
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I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, Oct 2025ORD - PDX
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I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

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