Indianapolis to Lincoln (IND–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IND Airport Page →
557 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: GlobalX.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 7m AAACAS → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 5h 8m ACF9UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 36m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 55m G4WN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 9h 42m F9WNY4 → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 20m AFAMDL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~5h 56m WN → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
EWR Newark ~6h 32m OSUA → Newark (EWR) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~6h 52m DLKE → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson ~7h 39m → Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 557 mi 1h 18m nonstop -1h behind

IND–LNK had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 557 miles in 1h 18m.

Also explore IND Routes LNK Routes IND Live Flights LNK Live Flights IND Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Indianapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IND–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 81% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ORD ~4h 7m MSP ~4h 20m DEN ~5h 8m DFW ~5h 36m HOU ~5h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
212
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IND → LNK
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
80%
Return
LNK → IND
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric IND→LNK SDF→LNK SBN→LNK
Distance from IND – 111 mi 138 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 18m 2h 17m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 81% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Lincoln flights · South Bend (SBN) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
557 mi / 896 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance557 mi / 896 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 557 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IND to LNK: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from LNK to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF and SBN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IND to LNK

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IND to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to LNK is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 557 miles (896 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and South Bend (SBN).