Cheap Flights from Lincoln to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Lincoln to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Lincoln to Chicago
Looking for cheap flights from Lincoln to Chicago? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Lincoln to Chicago vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 49,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Lincoln to Chicago for specific travel dates.
2026-11-22
LNK - ORD
First | Non stop
From 49,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-22
LNK - ORD
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 49,500 Pts + $5.6
UA
Lincoln to Chicago flight facts
Distance
461 mi
742 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Chicago is in the same time zone as Lincoln.
Airports in Lincoln
LNK · Lincoln
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Omaha - Chicago · Omaha is 55 mi from Lincoln
Flights Sioux City - Chicago · Sioux City is 109 mi from Lincoln
Flights Manhattan - Chicago · Manhattan is 118 mi from Lincoln
Flights Kansas City - Chicago · Kansas City is 152 mi from Lincoln
Flights Lincoln - Appleton · Appleton is 166 mi from Chicago
Flights Des Moines - Chicago · Des Moines is 168 mi from Lincoln
Premium cabin flights from Lincoln to Chicago
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
LNK - ORD
First | Non stop
From 49,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
LNK - ORD
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 49,500 Pts + $5.6
UA
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago (United States)
Chicago Athletic Association
From 15,000 Pts or $236
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
Chicago (USA)
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
From 28,000 Pts or $75
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Chicago, IL (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
From 95,000 Pts or $407
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Lincoln to Chicago depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Lincoln to Chicago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Lincoln to Chicago.
Lincoln and Chicago are about 461 miles (742 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 461-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Chicago is in the same time zone as Lincoln.
Departures from Lincoln: Lincoln (LNK). Arrivals in Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chicago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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