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 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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK, NZ | 68 | CR5, CR7, CRJ | 1h51-2h05 | Star Alliance | CM, EK, NZ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lincoln from Chicago
| 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% | – | – |
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 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).