What is the cheapest airline that flies from Nebraska to Chicago?

Frontier, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Nebraska to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Nebraska according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Nebraska to Chicago on average per week?

As of November 2025, there are 304 flights per week flying from Nebraska to Chicago. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

Average flight duration from Nebraska to Chicago depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1h 30m on average, while flying from Lincoln to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1h 48m on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Chicago.

How many flights depart from Nebraska to Chicago on average per day?

43 flights are operational daily from Nebraska to Chicago as of November 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 3:00PM, with 47% of flights per day taking off at noon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nebraska to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Nebraska to Chicago were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Nebraska to Chicago?

As of November 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Nebraska to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from Nebraska to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nebraska to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$69 Cheap Flights from Nebraska to Chicago in 2025/26

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Nebraska to Chicago

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

3:13 pm - 5:10 pmLNK-ORD

1h 57mnonstop

8:45 am - 11:00 amORD-LNK

2h 15mnonstop

$189United Airlines

Find Deal

Fri, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 13

7:30 am - 9:36 amLNK-ORD

2h 06mnonstop

8:50 am - 10:45 amORD-LNK

1h 55mnonstop

$219United Airlines

Find Deal

Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9

1:11 pm - 6:45 pmOMA-ORD

5h 34m1 stop

5:50 am - 4:58 pmORD-OMA

11h 08m1 stop

$242Frontier

Find Deal

Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12

6:19 pm - 8:20 pmOMA-ORD

2h 01mnonstop

6:05 am - 2:36 pmORD-OMA

8h 31m1 stop

$243American Airlines

Find Deal

Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 17

2:18 pm - 12:12 amOMA-ORD

9h 54m1 stop

9:06 pm - 1:31 pmORD-OMA

40h 25m2 stops

$247Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 9

2:24 pm - 12:12 amOMA-ORD

9h 48m1 stop

7:00 am - 1:31 pmORD-OMA

6h 31m1 stop

$248Frontier

Find Deal

Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7

6:35 am - 1:09 pmOMA-MDW

6h 34m1 stop

1:49 pm - 7:53 pmMDW-OMA

6h 04m1 stop

$253Delta

Find Deal

Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12

6:05 am - 1:08 pmOMA-ORD

7h 03m1 stop

1:58 pm - 9:05 pmORD-OMA

7h 07m1 stop

$253Delta

Find Deal

Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19

7:18 pm - 9:14 pmOMA-ORD

1h 56mnonstop

5:05 pm - 6:43 pmORD-OMA

1h 38mnonstop

$255American Airlines

Find Deal

Thu, Dec 18 - Mon, Jan 5

1:11 pm - 5:26 pmOMA-RFD

28h 15m2 stops

10:42 am - 6:56 pmRFD-OMA

8h 14m1 stop

$261Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12

Frontier flights from Nebraska to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Nebraska to Chicago flight tickets

Frontier

Jan 8

OMA1:11 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

5h 34m

1 stop

ORD6:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 12

ORD5:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 08m

1 stop

OMA4:58 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$242

Find similar

Frontier

Dec 4

OMA2:24 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

9h 48m

1 stop

ORD12:12 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 7

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

6h 31m

1 stop

OMA1:31 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$248

Find similar

Frontier

Dec 5

OMA2:24 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

9h 48m

1 stop

ORD12:12 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 7

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

6h 31m

1 stop

OMA1:31 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$252

Find similar

United Airlines flights from Nebraska to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Nebraska to Chicago flight tickets

United Airlines

Jan 9

LNK3:13 pmLincoln

1h 57m

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 13

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 15m

LNK11:00 amLincoln

$189

Find similar

United Airlines

Dec 5

LNK7:30 amLincoln

2h 06m

ORD9:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 9

ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 55m

LNK10:45 amLincoln

$219

Find similar

United Airlines

Jan 11

LNK5:50 amLincoln

2h 10m

ORD8:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 25

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 15m

LNK11:00 amLincoln

$220

Find similar

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 1/9

3:13 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$189

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Fri 12/5

7:30 am-9:36 am

Nonstop2h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

8:50 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$219

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/8

1:11 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

5:50 am-4:58 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$242

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/15

6:19 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

6:05 am-2:36 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$243

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

2:18 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

9:06 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops40h 25m

$247

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 12/4

2:24 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$248

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/8

6:35 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

1:49 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$253

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/15

6:05 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

1:58 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$253

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 12/18

7:18 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

5:05 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$255

OmahaChicago

OMA - RFD

OMARFD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/8

1:11 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 1/12

10:42 am-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$261

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Nebraska to Chicago

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Nebraska, with most prices found around $237. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in August, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Nebraska to Chicago during February average around $284.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $500. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Nebraska to Chicago for around $786.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Nebraska to Chicago during this time can be as low as $520. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the evening when prices are around $872.

What is the cheapest Nebraska to Chicago flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Nebraska when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $305 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Nebraska for as low as $233 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Nebraska to Chicago flights?

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

Cheap Nebraska to Chicago flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Nebraska to Chicago

Best Price Found	$183
Fastest flight time	1h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Nebraska in the past 72 hours is $183. The best round-trip flight deal from Nebraska to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $319.

The fastest flight from Nebraska to Chicago takes 1h 25m

Direct flights go from Nebraska to Chicago every day.

There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

Search flight deals

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nebraska to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Nebraska to Chicago were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Nebraska to Chicago?
As of November 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Nebraska to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from Nebraska to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nebraska to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Nebraska to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Nebraska and Chicago, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 15.24% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A319 with 13.77%, Embraer 170 with 10.73%, and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 8.61%.

Best airlines flying from Nebraska to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Nebraska to Chicago with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $129	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,048 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $192	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,035 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $207	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,252 reviews	Search Southwest flights

Merrillville

New Buffalo

Hammond

Benton Harbor

Saint Joseph

Portage

Lansing

Schererville

Valparaiso

Crown Point

Munster

Chesterton

Monticello

Porter

Griffith

Saint John

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Nebraska to Chicago?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights from Nebraska to Chicago. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good hands.

Can I find flights from Nebraska to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Nebraska to Chicago on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Nebraska to Chicago?

Once all potential Nebraska to Chicago flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Nebraska to Chicago right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight from Nebraska to Chicago now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Chicago and let you know when they change.

An easier way to manage your Chicago trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.

Start using Trips

Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

1 adult

Mon 12/22

Mon 12/29

Email me momondo's favorite deals

By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to the United States

Cheap flights from Nebraska to Chicago from $69

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nebraska to Chicago departing on 12/22. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

Big names and deals

Big names and deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Find the cheapest flights from Nebraska to Chicago

Cheap round-trip flights

Cheap one-way flights

Cheap last minute flights

Cheap direct flights

Frontier flights from Nebraska to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Nebraska to Chicago flight tickets

United Airlines flights from Nebraska to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Nebraska to Chicago flight tickets

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nebraska to Chicago that are best for you.

See travel insights to Chicago from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Nebraska to Chicago

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Nebraska, with most prices found around $237. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in August, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Nebraska to Chicago during February average around $284.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Nebraska to Chicago during this time can be as low as $520. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the evening when prices are around $872.

What is the cheapest Nebraska to Chicago flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

What cabin class options are available on Nebraska to Chicago flights?

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

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Nebraska to Chicago?

Frontier, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Nebraska to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

How many flights depart from Nebraska to Chicago on average per day?

43 flights are operational daily from Nebraska to Chicago as of November 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 3:00PM, with 47% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Nebraska to Chicago on average per week?

As of November 2025, there are 304 flights per week flying from Nebraska to Chicago. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

Cheap Nebraska to Chicago flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Nebraska to Chicago

Best Price Found

Fastest flight time

Direct flights

Airports in Chicago

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nebraska to Chicago?

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Nebraska to Chicago?

How old do you have to be to fly from Nebraska to Chicago?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

What is the most popular plane model from Nebraska to Chicago?

Best airlines flying from Nebraska to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Nebraska to Chicago with momondo

Traveling to a place near Chicago?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Nebraska to Chicago?

Can I find flights from Nebraska to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Nebraska to Chicago?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Nebraska to Chicago right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

An easier way to manage your Chicago trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to the United States

Fly into one of these airports located in Chicago

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 78.5 mi from Chicago