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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lincoln to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:16 am and lands at 7:20 am
• Latest: departs at 5:49 pm and lands at 7:53 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 04m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lincoln to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Lincoln to Chicago takes 2h 04m, covering 478 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Lincoln to Chicago range from $251 to $405, with an average of $322 over the past 12 months. Anything below $251 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $322 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $257 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $319 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lincoln to Chicago flights, with 80% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $299 to $1,245. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Lincoln to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Lincoln and Chicago is around $299 round-trip, with a flight time of about 2h 03m. Recent train fares are around $242, with a trip time of about 11h 12m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 20% lower. However, taking the train takes about 9+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Lincoln to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $222, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Lincoln to Chicago usually depart from Lincoln (LNK) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Connecting flights from Lincoln to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Lincoln to Chicago. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $280 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $417, a difference of $137.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Lincoln and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 5h 55m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lincoln to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.