What airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Nebraska according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 56% 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.

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

44 flights are operational daily from Nebraska to Illinois 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 long is the flight from Nebraska to Illinois?

The flight from Nebraska to Illinois depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Omaha (a popular airport in Nebraska) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 1h 30m on average. If you fly from Lincoln (another popular airport in Nebraska) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 1h 48m.

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

The number of flights available between Nebraska and Illinois is 313 per week as of November 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nebraska to Illinois.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:24 pm - 10:14 amOMA-STL

19h 50m1 stop

7:43 pm - 1:31 pmSTL-OMA

17h 48m1 stop

$159Frontier

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jue., dic. 4 - sáb., dic. 6

6:00 am - 8:03 amLNK-ORD

2h 03mnonstop

7:35 pm - 9:45 pmORD-LNK

2h 10mnonstop

$189United Airlines

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mar., dic. 16 - sáb., dic. 20

6:25 am - 1:00 pmOMA-MDW

6h 35m1 stop

8:20 am - 9:55 amMDW-OMA

1h 35mnonstop

$223Southwest

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mar., dic. 9 - sáb., dic. 13

6:00 am - 1:05 pmOMA-MDW

7h 05m2 stops

12:30 pm - 2:00 pmMDW-OMA

1h 30mnonstop

$228Southwest

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mar., dic. 9 - sáb., dic. 13

12:24 pm - 6:18 pmOMA-MDW

5h 54m1 stop

7:16 pm - 10:54 pmMDW-OMA

3h 38m1 stop

$233Delta

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mié., dic. 17 - mar., ene. 6

9:00 am - 2:59 pmOMA-ORD

5h 59m1 stop

6:46 pm - 10:54 pmORD-OMA

4h 08m1 stop

$233Delta

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mié., dic. 17 - mar., ene. 6

9:17 am - 11:07 amOMA-ORD

1h 50mnonstop

10:13 pm - 11:59 pmORD-OMA

1h 46mnonstop

$237American Airlines

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lun., nov. 24 - mar., dic. 2

7:18 pm - 9:14 pmOMA-ORD

1h 56mnonstop

12:00 pm - 1:48 pmORD-OMA

1h 48mnonstop

$240American Airlines

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mar., dic. 23 - jue., dic. 25

7:34 pm - 12:48 pmOMA-RFD

17h 14m1 stop

10:38 am - 6:44 pmRFD-OMA

8h 06m1 stop

$245Allegiant Air

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vie., dic. 5 - lun., dic. 8

7:41 pm - 11:15 amOMA-RFD

15h 34m1 stop

9:44 am - 11:30 amRFD-OMA

25h 46m1 stop

$401Allegiant Air

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jue., nov. 20 - dom., nov. 23

American Airlines flights from Nebraska to Illinois

Our best American Airlines deals on Nebraska to Illinois flight tickets

American Airlines

Nov 24

OMA9:17 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

1h 50m

ORD11:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 2

ORD10:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 46m

OMA11:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$237

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American Airlines

Dec 23

OMA7:18 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

1h 56m

ORD9:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 25

ORD12:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 48m

OMA1:48 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$240

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American Airlines

Nov 26

OMA6:40 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

2h 05m

ORD8:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 27

ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 45m

OMA4:45 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$247

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Delta flights from Nebraska to Illinois

Our best Delta deals on Nebraska to Illinois flight tickets

Delta

Dec 17

OMA9:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

5h 59m

1 stop

ORD2:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 6

ORD6:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 08m

1 stop

OMA10:54 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$233

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Delta

Dec 17

OMA9:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

5h 59m

1 stop

ORD2:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 31

ORD6:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 04m

1 stop

OMA11:39 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

$245

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Delta

Dec 3

OMA6:19 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

7h 31m

1 stop

ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 4

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 44m

1 stop

OMA11:44 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

$263

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OmahaSt. Louis

OMA - STL

OMASTL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 12/4

2:24 pm-10:14 am

1 stop19h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 12/6

7:43 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop17h 48m

$159

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

mar. 12/16

6:00 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 12/20

7:35 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$189

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 12/9

6:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 12/13

8:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$223

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 12/9

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 12/13

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$228

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 12/17

12:24 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Chicago Midway

mar. 1/6

7:16 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$233

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 12/17

9:00 am-2:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/6

6:46 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$233

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 11/24

9:17 am-11:07 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/2

10:13 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$237

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 12/23

7:18 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/25

12:00 pm-1:48 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$240

OmahaChicago

OMA - RFD

OMARFD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

vie. 12/5

7:34 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Chicago Greater Rockford

lun. 12/8

10:38 am-6:44 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$245

OmahaChicago

OMA - RFD

OMARFD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 11/20

7:41 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 34m

Chicago Greater Rockford

dom. 11/23

9:44 am-11:30 am

1 stop25h 46m

$401

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Nebraska to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Nebraska is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $237, 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 January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $281.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Nebraska to Illinois is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $500. Flights from Nebraska to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $786. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the morning. Flights from Nebraska to Illinois during this time can be as low as $520. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $872.

What is the cheapest Nebraska to Illinois flight route?

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Nebraska when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $300 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Nebraska for as low as $228 on momondo.

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

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

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Best Price Found	$183
Fastest flight time	1h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	3 airports

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

The fastest flight from Nebraska to Illinois takes 1h 15m

Direct flights go from Nebraska to Illinois every day.

There are 3 airports near Illinois: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW), Lambert-St Louis (STL)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nebraska to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Nebraska to Illinois were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Nebraska to Illinois?
As of November 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Nebraska to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from Nebraska to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nebraska to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Nebraska to Illinois?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Nebraska and Illinois, 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 Illinois

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $129	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,040 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $192	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,002 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $207	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,239 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Illinois from Nebraska which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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