Chicago to Lincoln (ORD–LNK) — 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.
ORD–LNK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 465 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK, NZ | 50 | CR2, CR5, CR7, E7W | 1h59-2h38 | Star Alliance | CM, EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 8 | CR7, E75 | 1h48-1h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lincoln from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→LNK | MDW→LNK | MKE→LNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 86 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 1m | 1h 10m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · LNK: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 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 United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to LNK is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 465 miles (749 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 158 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 Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).