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

The number of flights available between Nebraska and Illinois is 369 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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 53% 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?

52 flights are operational daily from Nebraska to Illinois as of September 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 44% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

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

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.

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 September 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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8:51 pm - 9:07 amOMA-STL

12h 16m1 stop

7:45 pm - 8:06 pmSTL-OMA

24h 21m1 stop

$150Frontier

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2:16 pm - 9:07 amOMA-STL

18h 51m1 stop

7:52 pm - 8:04 pmSTL-OMA

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$169Frontier

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6:02 am - 8:03 amLNK-ORD

2h 01mnonstop

9:10 am - 11:09 amORD-LNK

1h 59mnonstop

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3:13 pm - 5:10 pmLNK-ORD

1h 57mnonstop

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8:59 pm - 11:53 pmOMA-ORD

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8:59 pm - 11:53 pmOMA-ORD

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3:35 pm - 5:00 pmOMA-MDW

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5:01 pm - 11:58 pmOMA-STL

6h 57m1 stop

7:16 am - 11:39 pmSTL-OMA

16h 23m1 stop

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5:55 pm - 7:25 pmOMA-MDW

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Tue, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 9

5:05 am - 10:51 amOMA-ORD

5h 46m1 stop

7:08 am - 8:51 amORD-OMA

1h 43mnonstop

$247American Airlines

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United Airlines flights from Nebraska to Illinois

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United Airlines

Oct 7

LNK6:02 amLincoln

2h 01m

ORD8:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 11

ORD9:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 59m

LNK11:09 amLincoln

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Oct 2

LNK3:13 pmLincoln

1h 57m

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 5

ORD9:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 59m

LNK11:09 amLincoln

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Jan 7

LNK11:35 amLincoln

2h 00m

ORD1:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 11

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 15m

LNK11:00 amLincoln

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Oct 31

OMA8:51 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

12h 16m

1 stop

STL9:07 amLambert-St Louis

Nov 2

STL7:45 pmLambert-St Louis

24h 21m

1 stop

OMA8:06 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

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Oct 6

OMA2:16 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

18h 51m

1 stop

STL9:07 amLambert-St Louis

Oct 9

STL7:52 pmLambert-St Louis

24h 12m

1 stop

OMA8:04 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

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Nov 7

OMA8:51 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

26h 38m

1 stop

ORD11:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 10

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 06m

1 stop

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2:16 pm-9:07 am

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7:52 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop24h 12m

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LNKORD

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Tue 10/7

6:02 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

9:10 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$189

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LNK - ORD

LNKORD

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Thu 10/2

3:13 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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9:10 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$199

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OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 10/17

8:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop26h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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4:44 pm-8:04 pm

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$204

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OMA - ORD

OMAORD

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Fri 10/10

8:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop26h 54m

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Thu 10/16

6:18 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$207

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OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

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Tue 10/7

3:35 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/8

10:20 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$237

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OMA - STL

OMASTL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/11

5:01 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/15

7:16 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 23m

$241

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OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/7

5:55 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

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Thu 10/9

9:45 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

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OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/7

5:05 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 46m

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7:08 am-8:51 am

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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 November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $261.

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 $492. Flights from Nebraska to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $822. 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 $531. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $881.

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 $297 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 $214 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.

Can stopping save me money on Nebraska to Illinois flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Nebraska to Illinois.

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Best Price Found	$148
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 $148. The best round-trip flight deal from Nebraska to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $284.

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 September 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 Airbus A319, making up 14.18% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 13.07%, Embraer 170 with 11.16%, and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 9.75%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $129	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $191	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $192	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,242 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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

Finding the right flight to Illinois from Nebraska is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Illinois quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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.

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

Once all potential Nebraska to Illinois 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.

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If you are simply researching potential flights to Illinois, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Illinois from Nebraska and alert you when they change.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Nebraska to Illinois

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 Illinois?

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

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 $531. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $881.

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?

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.

Can stopping save me money on Nebraska to Illinois flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Nebraska to Illinois.

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

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

What airlines fly to Illinois?

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

52 flights are operational daily from Nebraska to Illinois as of September 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 44% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

The number of flights available between Nebraska and Illinois is 369 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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Best airlines flying from Nebraska to Illinois

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Why use momondo?

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

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

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