Lincoln to Chicago (LNK–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lincoln to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 472 mi 1h 23m nonstop +1h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LNK and MDW, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
OMA ~3h 22m IAD ~4h 19m OKC ~4h 30m ASE ~5h 13m DFW ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
228
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
LNK → MDW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
51%
Return
MDW → LNK
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric LNK→MDW OMA→MDW MCI→MDW
Distance from LNK – 55 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 1 50 71
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 1m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Chicago flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
LNK: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
472 mi / 759 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m.
Facts

LNK–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance472 mi / 759 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 23m. The route covers 472 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LNK to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, IAD, OKC, ASE, DFW, AUS, BOS, EWR, RSW, JAX, LAS, SCF, LAX, OAK, SFO, ORD, DEN and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Yes, return flights from MDW to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, MCI and DSM. 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 LNK to MDW

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to MDW ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (759 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Kansas City (MCI) and Des Moines (DSM).