Lincoln (LNK) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Lincoln Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 466-mile flight takes about 1h 59m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 466 mi · 750 km
- Flight time
- 1h 59m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying LNK to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 33 | Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550, Bombardier CRJ700 | 66,285 | 1h 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LNK to ORD flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 4:26pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 6423American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:30am | 7:25am | 27 | 69% |
| AA 6231American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:32am | 7:30am | 4 | 79% |
| UA 5432United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:00am | 8:04am | 31 | 88% |
| UA 5910United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:35am | 9:42am | 31 | 82% |
| UA 5912United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:30am | 12:29pm | 30 | 69% |
| UA 4718United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:03pm | 5:05pm | 10 | 52% |
| UA 5297United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:26pm | 6:30pm | 21 | 60% |
Is LNK to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,624 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 3pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (31%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,536 | 74% | 29 min | 3.3% |
| American Airlines | 88 | 76% | 30 min | 3.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 143 | 80% | |
| 6am to 7am | 300 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 365 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 97 | 71% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 259 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 36 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 339 | 59% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 50 | 62% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 119 | 5,216 | |
| September 2025 | 116 | 5,222 | |
| October 2025 | 128 | 5,551 | |
| November 2025 | 136 | 5,707 | |
| December 2025 | 118 | 5,110 | |
| January 2026 | 121 | 4,975 | |
| February 2026 | 113 | 4,949 | |
| March 2026 | 117 | 4,920 | |
| April 2026 | 141 | 5,831 | |
| May 2026 | 147 | 6,437 | |
| June 2026 | 144 | 6,136 | |
| July 2026 | 148 | 6,549 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.