LNK - CHI

$155 Find Cheap Flights from Lincoln to Chicago - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Lincoln to Chicago departing on 9/23. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Chicago

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lincoln to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lincoln to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 21% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$249
Typical prices: $254-$329
United Airlines
Wed 8/26Sat 8/29
LNK - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$155
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/23
LNK - ORD • 1 stop
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $249 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 01m
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Top routes
Cheapest
Most popular
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 11% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Chicago!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Lincoln to Chicago (LNK-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lincoln to Chicago 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Lincoln to Chicago

Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:04 am
LNK
-
ORD
2h 04mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 6:01 pm
ORD
-
LNK
2h 00mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:25 am
LNK
-
ORD
1h 55mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
-
LNK
1h 44mnonstop
$250American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:25 am
LNK
-
ORD
1h 55mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 12:17 am
ORD
-
LNK
1h 47mnonstop
$251American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:25 am
LNK
-
ORD
1h 55mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:06 pm
ORD
-
LNK
8h 06m
1 stop
$259American Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Sat, Aug 1
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:00 am
LNK
-
ORD
2h 00mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:02 am
ORD
-
LNK
2h 02mnonstop
$260United Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 22
American Airlines Logo
5:32 am - 7:30 am
LNK
-
ORD
1h 58mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:38 pm - 12:25 am
ORD
-
LNK
1h 47mnonstop
$264American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 8:30 pm
LNK
-
ORD
5h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 2:18 pm
ORD
-
LNK
6h 03m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:25 am
LNK
-
ORD
1h 55mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:06 pm
ORD
-
LNK
8h 06m
1 stop
$274American Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 20
American Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 10:15 pm
LNK
-
ORD
7h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:38 pm - 12:25 am
ORD
-
LNK
1h 47mnonstop
$275American Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 18
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:00 am
LNK
-
ORD
2h 00mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 6:18 pm
ORD
-
LNK
1h 58mnonstop
$279United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Lincoln to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago departing in August.

What is the cheapest Lincoln to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Lincoln to Chicago costs $279 on the route between Lincoln (LNK) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Lincoln to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lincoln to Chicago, 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 Lincoln to Chicago is March, where tickets cost $189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $249 and $239 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lincoln to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lincoln to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Lincoln to Chicago, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$155
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Lincoln to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Lincoln to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lincoln to Chicago 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 Lincoln to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lincoln to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lincoln to Chicago was $155 for a one-way ticket and $249 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Lincoln to Chicago flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lincoln to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lincoln and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lincoln to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lincoln to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $345 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $250 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Lincoln to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Lincoln with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $338 or less one-way and $357 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Lincoln to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lincoln to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lincoln Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lincoln to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Chicago to Lincoln

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Lincoln to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lincoln to Chicago. 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 Lincoln to Chicago? 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 9901 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

2.0 MediocreRuss, Jun 2026
FOD - ORD
Read more United Airlines reviews

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

Awful. Delayed flights, missed connection to Toronto. Hotel vouchers were for already booked hotels x3. Giant waste of my time

Boarding was great, and the crew were very friendly. The seats must have been a bit on the older side and you could feel some of the seat components through the padding. Also, the plugs did not work on the row's entertainment screen or charging ports. Checked bag was transferred for connecting flight, and we appreciated how early we had the connecting gate information.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

The staff was phenomenal. I can’t think of anything that could be better. Will be flying with UA again

Flight was delayed…once landed at ORD, no gates were available so made us wait for 56 minutes after we landed to let us out of the aircraft!

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

We had a mechanical delay which made us 90 minutes late (9:30 PM) then land and put into the penalty box because a plane was in our gate? What the hell! We should get priority.Damn American.

The seats were extremely cramped, with very little legroom or personal space. There was no room left in the overhead bins for a backpack, and the space under the seat in front was so limited that I could barely fit my bag underneath. Overall, the seating arrangement felt very uncomfortable and overcrowded.

weather delay of almost 2 hours then we landed and our gate wasn't available so we waited another 30 min

Delayed flight more than I hour. When boarding we spent some additional time on the plane before takeoff ....

The flight was delayed significantly and we sat on runway after landing for awhile. Best thing was the flight attendant, Jenny, in first class, who was very professional and attentive. She was excellent - the rest of the flight was not.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Lincoln to Chicago

Information on your arrival and departure airports