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

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465 mi airlines 42/wk
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UA5215
UA United
CR7
8:50 AM
CDT T2
10:50 AM
MDT
2h
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UA5213
UA United
CR5
2:28 PM
CDT T2
4:51 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA5382
UA United
CR5
4:20 PM
CDT T2
6:17 PM
MDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA5589
UA United
CR5
4:49 PM
CDT T2
6:41 PM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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CM1403
CM Copa
CR5
4:49 PM
CDT T1
6:41 PM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA5314
UA United
CRJ
7:45 PM
CDT T2
9:47 PM
MDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA5432
UA United
CR5
6:01 AM
MDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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CM1340
CM Copa
CR2
7:44 AM
MDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA5910
UA United
CR7
9:10 AM
MDT
10:56 AM
CDT
0h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA5912
UA United
CR5
11:25 AM
MDT
1:13 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA5193
UA United
12:00 PM
MDT
1:40 PM
CDT
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA5194
UA United
12:09 PM
MDT
1:46 PM
CDT
0h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA5297
UA United
CR5
3:17 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA5506
UA United
CRJ
6:00 PM
MDT
8:02 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Lincoln
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 465 mi 1h 52m nonstop -1h behind 22 1-stop hubs

ORD–LNK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 465 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 35 CR5, CR7, CRJ 1h52-3h23 57% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR5 1h52 57% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to LNK direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LNK.
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One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
261
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
ORD → LNK
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
50%
Return
LNK → ORD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → LNK delays →

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric ORD→LNK MDW→LNK
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 42 1
Flight time 1h 52m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 57%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Lincoln Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LNK: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
465 mi / 749 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m to 3h 23m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance465 mi / 749 km
Flight time1h 52m to 3h 23m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 40 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Airport take approximately 1h 52m to 3h 23m. The route covers 465 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from ORD to LNK. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, PIA, STL, MDW, IND, CLE, OKC, TYS, TEB, EWR, BNA, PIT, TUS, FLL, PBI, LAS, PSP, SAN, SJC, LAX, DEN and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LNK to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to LNK

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LNK ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes to 3 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 465 miles (749 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 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 Chicago (MDW).