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

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465 mi airlines 103/wk
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✈ Nonstop
UA5215+1
UA United
CRJ
8:40 AM
CDT T2
10:38 AM
CDT
1h 58m
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NZ2563cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
8:50 AM
CDT T3
10:50 AM
CDT
2h
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UA5213+1
UA United
CR7
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:31 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2567cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
12:44 PM
CDT T2
2:42 PM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA4747
UA United
CRJ
1:55 PM
CDT T2
3:53 PM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA5936
UA United
CR7
2:32 PM
CDT T2
4:37 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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UA4516
UA United
CR5
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA5382+1
UA United
CR5
4:20 PM
CDT T2
6:17 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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CM1403cs
CM Copa
CR5
4:20 PM
CDT T3
6:17 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA5249
UA United
CRJ
4:20 PM
CDT T2
6:18 PM
CDT
1h 58m
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UA5390
UA United
CRJ
5:45 PM
CDT T2
7:45 PM
CDT
2h
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UA5987
UA United
CRJ
5:45 PM
CDT T2
7:43 PM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2565cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
7:45 PM
CDT T2
9:47 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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EK6269cs
EK Emirates
CR5
8:00 PM
CDT T2
9:59 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA5314+3
UA United
CR5
8:00 PM
CDT T2
9:59 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA5432
UA United
CR5
6:03 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2564cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
7:44 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA5910+2
UA United
CR7
7:50 AM
CDT
9:47 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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CM1340cs
CM Copa
CR5
7:50 AM
CDT
9:47 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA5912+1
UA United
CR2
11:15 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
CDT
2h
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NZ2562cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
11:25 AM
CDT
1:13 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2566cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR7
3:17 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA4664
UA United
CRJ
5:42 PM
CDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA5297+3
UA United
CRJ
5:48 PM
CDT
7:29 PM
CDT
1h 41m
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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UA5926
UA United
CR2
6:38 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA5684
UA United
E7W
6:39 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Lincoln
2 carriers, 103 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 103 Flights/wk 465 mi 1h 51m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

ORD–LNK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 465 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 41 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 Also: CM, EK, NZ 68 CR5, CR7, CRJ 1h51-2h05 79% Star Alliance CM, EK, NZ
DL Delta Air Lines 1 79% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, EK, NZ, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (68 flights/wk, 99%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 1%)
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
15
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
103
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
379
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.

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric ORD→LNK MDW→LNK MKE→LNK
Distance from ORD 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 103
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 29m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Lincoln Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
465 mi / 749 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m to 2h 5m.
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 51m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights103 out / 80 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 51m to 2h 5m. The route covers 465 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 103 nonstop flights per week from ORD to LNK. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, MDW, PIA, SBN, STL, EAR, TUL, SDF, IND, MSP, CLE, MKE, OKC, DAL, AUS, ATL, PHL, TYS, TEB, CHS, HOU, SAT, EWR, BNA, SLC, PIT, APF, PBI, PHX, TUS, MIA, FLL, PSP, SAN, SNA, SJC, LAX, IAH, DEN, LAS and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, MKE and SBN. 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 Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 103 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 51 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 465 miles (749 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 183 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 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), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).