Cheap flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois from $160

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Lincoln, Nebraska is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $273, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of August, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $310.

The cheapest day to depart from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $417. Flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $683. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the morning. Flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to Illinois during this time can be as low as $446. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $624.

Fly from Lincoln to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Lincoln - Illinois flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Lincoln, Nebraska when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $356 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Lincoln, Nebraska for as low as $270 on momondo.

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

United Airlines and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Lincoln to Illinois

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Lincoln, Nebraska according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Lincoln, Nebraska and Illinois is 5 per day as of October 2026. The most frequent departure time is 6:00AM, with 70% of daily flights leaving at noon.

As of October 2026, 37 flights take off from Lincoln, Nebraska and land in Illinois each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 27% of weekly flights taking off on this day.