Lincoln to Chicago (LNK–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LNK–MDW had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 472 miles in 1h 27m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Lincoln
| Metric | LNK→MDW | OMA→MDW | SLN→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LNK | – | 55 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 43 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 1h 2m | 1h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LNK: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
LNK–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LNK to MDW
Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.
LNK to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LNK to MDW is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (759 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 Omaha (OMA), Salina (SLN) and Kansas City (MCI).