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11 h 40 min
1124 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Lincoln to Chicago

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Cheapest
By car (1 124 km)
11 h 40 min
1124 km.
from $61
Fastest
Plane to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
11 h 40 min
1124 km.
from $14.66
Bus
10 h 33 min
762 km.
from $243.43
Bus, Plane (Bus to Omaha)
5 h 38 min
762 km.
from $336.34
Plane
5 h 21 min
762 km.
from $252.93
Bus, Plane (Bus to Omaha)
6 h
762 km.
from $227.64
Bus, Train
13 h 18 min
762 km.
from $216.09

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$331.20
Plane from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.37–$598.71
Plane from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$407.64
Plane from Omaha to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$394.90

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Omaha to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$369.42

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Decatur Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$254.77
Plane from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$407.64
Plane from Omaha to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$394.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Omaha to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$573.24

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lincoln Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$108.28
Train from Lincoln Amtrak Station to Springfield
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06
Train from Lincoln Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.01–$76.43
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

Bus operators

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$56.05
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$203.82
Bus from Omaha to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$140.12
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Email:
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.59–$52.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Chicago is to drive which costs $29.35 - $43.48 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lincoln to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $29.35 - $43.48 .

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lincoln Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Chicago?

The distance between Lincoln and Chicago is 251 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.

How do I travel from Lincoln to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $18.48 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Lincoln to Chicago?

The train from Lincoln Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 49m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Chicago train from?

Lincoln to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lincoln Amtrak Station.

Where does the Lincoln to Chicago train arrive?

Lincoln to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Chicago is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Lincoln to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Lincoln to Chicago?

Book your Lincoln to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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