Guides › North Dakota › Lincoln, North Dakota
City guide

Lincoln, North Dakota

Lincoln is a city in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States. It is a suburb of adjacent Bismarck, and also a core city of the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Type CityMetro Area Population 4,257

Why go

  • City in North Dakota, United States.
  • Served by Bearpaw Airport.

History

Lincoln is a city in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States. It is a suburb of adjacent Bismarck, and also a core city of the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,257 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 4,502 in 2024, making it the 15th most populous city in North Dakota. Lincoln was founded in 1977 and incorporated as a city on July 12, 1977.

Airports

Bismarck Airport (BIS) 2.3 mi to the centre
2301 University Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Denver, Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis, Sanford (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
  • Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Sanford
  • Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, Embraer 175, CRJ, Embraer 170) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
  • Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
  • United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 1 route: Denver*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Cloud Nine Airport 2.2 mi to the centre
Lincoln, ND, US
Outdoor
Sauter Airport 2.9 mi to the centre
Bismark, ND, US
Outdoor

Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping base map © OSM

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bearpaw Airport; 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lincoln, North Dakota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach