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$175+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lincoln, NE (LNK)

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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LNK
Feb 15 — Feb 221
Sat 2/15
Sat 2/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$471 or less

Good one-way deal

$299 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/78:45 amORD - LNK
Nonstop2h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/86:30 pmLNK - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/10$259

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 10, 2025.

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ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

8:45 am-10:47 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Lincoln

Sat 3/8

6:30 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$259

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/16

4:42 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$175

ChicagoLincoln

ORD - LNK

ORDLNK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

1:40 pm-10:13 am

2 stops20h 33m

$411

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Deals found on 2/10

Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Lincoln

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Lincoln in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lincoln

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Lincoln

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Lincoln including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $383). Flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Lincoln. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 10, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Lincoln. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 10, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LNK are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Lincoln by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lincoln, Nebraska ranges from 0.7 - 4.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lincoln, Nebraska when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Lincoln by month

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

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 February 10, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Lincoln. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 6 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Lincoln is conveniently located just 4.0 mi from Lincoln’s city center.

  • 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 $259. Users have found that United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (84%), United Airlines (81%) or Copa 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 $288. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lincoln) can be booked for $277 on average our data indicates $519 when flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • 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.

  • 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 $383). Flying from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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