Cheap flights from Illinois to Nebraska from $80

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Nebraska. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $248. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Nebraska from Illinois during September instead. Flights to Nebraska in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $273.

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to Nebraska is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $268. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $431. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Nebraska.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Nebraska is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from Illinois to Nebraska at noon for as low as $268. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $356. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Chicago Midway to Omaha Eppley Airfield for the best Illinois - Nebraska flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nebraska from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nebraska for around $332 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nebraska from Illinois for as low as $153 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Nebraska flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Frontier, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Nebraska

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nebraska from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nebraska. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Nebraska on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, 19 flights take off from Illinois and land in Nebraska each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 12:00PM, with 41% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of March 2026, there are 133 flights per week flying from Illinois to Nebraska. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 38% of flights taking off on this day.