Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln (LNK) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 466-mile flight takes about 1h 57m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 466 mi · 750 km
- Flight time
- 1h 57m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying ORD to LNK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 33 | Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550, Bombardier CRJ700 | 65,465 | 1h 57m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to LNK flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:15am and the last at 10:38pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5215United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:15am | 11:19am | 31 | 74% |
| UA 5244United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:40pm | 2:28pm | 10 | 56% |
| UA 5790United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:30pm | 3:29pm | 21 | 65% |
| UA 5228United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:45pm | 5:45pm | 21 | 60% |
| UA 5439United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:45pm | 7:43pm | 10 | 39% |
| UA 5314United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:45pm | 9:47pm | 31 | 57% |
| AA 6460American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:30pm | 12:17am | 27 | 39% |
| AA 6287American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:38pm | 12:25am | 4 | 53% |
Is ORD to LNK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 61% of 1,628 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (76%), those around 10pm the least (48%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,539 | 62% | 36 min | 3.3% |
| American Airlines | 89 | 48% | 38 min | 5.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 239 | 73% | |
| 9am to 10am | 123 | 76% | |
| 10am to 11am | 36 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 342 | 61% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 35 | 27% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 63 | 67% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 250 | 58% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 56 | 48% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 313 | 59% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 49 | 47% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 89 | 48% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 119 | 5,270 | |
| September 2025 | 117 | 5,285 | |
| October 2025 | 127 | 5,581 | |
| November 2025 | 137 | 5,558 | |
| December 2025 | 118 | 5,105 | |
| January 2026 | 123 | 4,933 | |
| February 2026 | 111 | 4,798 | |
| March 2026 | 118 | 5,020 | |
| April 2026 | 138 | 5,743 | |
| May 2026 | 151 | 6,576 | |
| June 2026 | 141 | 5,840 | |
| July 2026 | 145 | 6,209 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.