Chicago to Lincoln (ORD–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 35 | CR5, CR7, CRJ | 1h52-3h23 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | CR5 | 1h52 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lincoln from Chicago
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · LNK: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).