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

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Lincoln to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 472 mi 1h 27m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

LNK–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 472 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LNK–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 86% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
300
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.
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 1 6 1
Weekly flights 1 30 42
Flight time 1h 27m 0h 59m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 86% – –
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
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Lincoln.
LNK: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
472 mi / 759 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m.
Facts

LNK–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance472 mi / 759 km
Flight time1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 27m. The route covers 472 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LNK to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, DSM, MKE, IAD, SDF, OKC, BNA, CLE, DAL, HOU, IAH, ASE, DFW, AUS, EWR, TEB, RSW, ABQ, CHS, JAX, SLC, BOS, SCF, PHX, LAX, PSP, OAK, SFO, PLS, ORD, DEN, MCO, LAS and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LNK to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to MDW ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (759 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 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).