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

LNK Airport Page →
465 mi airlines charter/private 84/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 14m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5432
UA United
CR2
6:00 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
CDT
2h
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AA6231
AA American
CR7
6:26 AM
CDT
8:07 AM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2564cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR2
7:30 AM
CDT
9:35 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5910+2
UA United
CRJ
8:56 AM
CDT
11:00 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA5912+1
UA United
CR7
10:51 AM
CDT
12:52 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1340cs
CM Copa
CR5
10:51 AM
CDT
12:52 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2562cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
11:15 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
CDT
2h
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UA4718
UA United
CR5
3:03 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA4427
UA United
CR5
3:03 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA5297+3
UA United
CR2
3:05 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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NZ2566cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
3:05 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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UA4428
UA United
CR5
6:18 PM
CDT
8:24 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2563cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
8:40 AM
CDT T2
10:40 AM
CDT
2h
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5215+1
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:02 AM
CDT
2h 2m
20%
M T W T F S S
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NZ2567cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
12:32 PM
CDT T2
2:28 PM
CDT
1h 56m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4544
UA United
CR5
12:38 PM
CDT T2
2:27 PM
CDT
1h 49m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5213+1
UA United
CRJ
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:30 PM
CDT
1h 50m
20%
M T W T F S S
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UA5244
UA United
CR5
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:28 PM
CDT
1h 48m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5263
UA United
CRJ
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:33 PM
CDT
1h 58m
20%
M T W T F S S
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UA4516
UA United
CR5
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 55m
20%
M T W T F S S
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UA4747
UA United
CR2
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:33 PM
CDT
1h 58m
20%
M T W T F S S
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UA4550
UA United
CR5
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 55m
20%
M T W T F S S
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UA5439
UA United
CRJ
5:45 PM
CDT T2
7:43 PM
CDT
1h 58m
20%
M T W T F S S
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UA5987
UA United
CRJ
5:45 PM
CDT T2
7:43 PM
CDT
1h 58m
20%
M T W T F S S
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UA5314+4
UA United
CRJ
7:51 PM
CDT T2
9:59 PM
CDT
2h 8m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6269cs
EK Emirates
CR2
7:51 PM
CDT T1
9:59 PM
CDT
2h 8m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1403cs
CM Copa
CRJ
7:51 PM
CDT T2
9:59 PM
CDT
2h 8m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2565cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
8:00 PM
CDT T2
9:59 PM
CDT
1h 59m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6287
AA American
CR7
10:12 PM
CDT T3
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 47m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 8 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 14m CMUA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 24m MX AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 14h 25m MX AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston ~5h 19m AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
IDA Idaho Falls ~6h 42m KG AAUA Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles ~7h 59m AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
OAK Oakland ~8h Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lincoln to Chicago
3 carriers, 84 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 465 mi 2h 1m nonstop

LNK–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 465 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LNK–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM, NZ 49 CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ 2h-2h06 67% Star Alliance CM, NZ
AA American Airlines 7 CR7 1h41 67% Oneworld
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 67%
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – NZ, UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (49 flights/wk, 88%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 13%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LNK to ORD direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
84
Outbound / wk
118
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
569
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LNK → ORD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
83%
Return
ORD → LNK
10%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
10%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LNK→ORD OMA→ORD SUX→ORD
Distance from LNK 55 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 18 1
Weekly flights 84 326 14
Flight time 2h 1m 1h 30m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Lincoln.
LNK: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
465 mi / 749 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

LNK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance465 mi / 749 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights84 out / 118 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 465 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from LNK to ORD: United Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, SUX and EAR. 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 ORD

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LNK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to ORD is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 465 miles (749 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 118 return, totaling 202 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Sioux City (SUX) and Kearney (EAR).