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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lincoln (LNK) from $235

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 7/24. 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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Lincoln (LNK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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$381

One-way from

$235
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Flights from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to Lincoln, Nebraska from Chicago average $357. You can even find prices in July for less than $357, as users have found deals to Lincoln, Nebraska from as low as $214. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Lincoln, Nebraska from Chicago. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 66%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to LNK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

Cheap Chicago to Lincoln flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Lincoln specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Sat 6/228:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/28:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$279
Sat 7/68:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/138:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$304
Sat 7/612:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/135:25 pmLNK - ORD
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$337
Sat 6/158:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/168:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$354
Sat 7/612:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/135:25 pmLNK - ORD
2 stops16h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$358
Sat 6/228:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/26:15 amLNK - ORD
1 stop16h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$367
Wed 6/128:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/98:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$384
Fri 6/218:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/2411:18 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$394
Sat 6/158:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/258:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$399

Chicago to Lincoln 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Lincoln in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Sat 6/228:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/28:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$279
Sat 7/68:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/138:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$304
Sat 7/612:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/135:25 pmLNK - ORD
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$337
Sat 6/158:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/168:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$354
Sat 7/612:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/135:25 pmLNK - ORD
2 stops16h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$358
Wed 10/235:15 amORD - LNK
1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/263:15 pmLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$363
Sat 6/228:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/26:15 amLNK - ORD
1 stop16h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$367
Sun 8/118:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/165:25 pmLNK - ORD
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$373
Wed 6/128:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/98:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$384

Chicago to Lincoln flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Lincoln for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Sat 6/158:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/168:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$354
Sat 6/158:20 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/258:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$399
Sat 6/155:04 amORD - LNK
1 stop14h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/168:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$417
Fri 6/149:31 pmORD - LNK
1 stop14h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/183:17 pmLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$437
Fri 6/1410:41 amORD - LNK
2 stops12h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/183:17 pmLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$456
Fri 6/1412:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1811:18 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$459
Fri 6/149:31 pmORD - LNK
1 stop14h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/173:17 pmLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$462
Fri 6/1412:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/2511:18 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$464
Fri 6/149:31 pmORD - LNK
1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/2511:18 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$482

One-way flights to Lincoln from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Lincoln. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Wed 7/248:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$235
Thu 7/258:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$275
Wed 7/245:16 amORD - LNK
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$304
Fri 7/267:57 pmORD - LNK
1 stop20h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$317
Wed 7/107:15 amORD - LNK
2 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$339
Thu 7/259:45 pmORD - LNK
2 stops14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$349
Fri 7/269:40 pmORD - LNK
2 stops14h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$355
Thu 7/259:08 pmORD - LNK
1 stop19h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$359
Wed 7/248:00 pmORD - LNK
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$377

Find flights from Chicago to Lincoln within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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Budget

$279 - $402

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Chicago O'Hare IntlLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/22

Nonstop1h 52m

Lincoln

Tue 7/2

Nonstop1h 52m

$279

Chicago O'Hare IntlLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/6

Nonstop1h 50m

Lincoln

Sat 7/13

Nonstop1h 52m

$304

Chicago O'Hare IntlLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/6

Nonstop1h 48m

Lincoln

Sat 7/13

1 stop16h 20m

$337

Chicago O'Hare IntlLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/6

Nonstop1h 48m

Lincoln

Sat 7/13

2 stops16h 12m

$358

Chicago O'Hare IntlLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/23

1 stop15h 07m

Lincoln

Sat 10/26

Nonstop1h 55m

$363

Chicago O'Hare IntlLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/22

Nonstop1h 49m

Lincoln

Tue 7/2

1 stop16h 40m

$367

Chicago O'Hare IntlLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

Nonstop1h 50m

Lincoln

Fri 8/16

1 stop16h 20m

$373

Chicago O'Hare IntlLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/21

Nonstop1h 49m

Lincoln

Mon 6/24

Nonstop1h 57m

$394

Chicago O'Hare IntlLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

Nonstop1h 50m

Lincoln

Fri 8/16

2 stops18h 36m

$402

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lincoln. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lincoln

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Temperature and rainfall in Lincoln by month

Plan your trip to Lincoln by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LNK

Temperature

24.8 - 78.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lincoln

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lincoln. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lincoln. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lincoln from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Lincoln (LNK) if they book a flight to Lincoln from Chicago. On average, Lincoln has 3 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Lincoln is conveniently located just 4.0 mi from Lincoln’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $279, but on average you can expect to pay $404.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 4 direct flights from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska is less than $361.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska for under $400?

    There are currently 19+ open flights from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska on average per day?

    On average 1 flight departs from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Departing from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska will take you 1h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 467 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip from $279. Users have found that United Airlines is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Consider Copa Airlines (100%), Lufthansa (83%) or SkyWest Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $215. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lincoln) can be booked for $254 on average our data indicates $446 when flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • What does ORD to LNK mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Lincoln Airport is LNK. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Lincoln that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Lincoln flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Lincoln with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Lincoln flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Lincoln that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Lincoln flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Lincoln?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Lincoln.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Lincoln?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Lincoln that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Lincoln offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Lincoln?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Lincoln flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/7.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $381). Flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska in June is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 Chicago to Lincoln

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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Lincoln

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Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Lincoln

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