Train from St. Louis to Lincoln, IL, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from St. Louis to Lincoln on 12 December
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Lincoln City, ILNo tags
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Lincoln City, ILNo tags
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Lincoln City, ILNo tags
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Gateway Station
Lincoln City, ILNo tags
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Lincoln City, ILNo tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 2 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just R 346, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2h 9mAverage duration
185 kmDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 006 - R 1 006Average duration2h 6m
5kg CO₂e
Average priceR 346 - R 1 328Average duration2h 9m
17kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Lincoln, IL, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Lincoln?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Lincoln start from R 346. The average price for this train route is around R 416. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Lincoln?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Lincoln is 2h 9m, covering a distance of 185 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Lincoln route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Lincoln?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Lincoln departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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R 381
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13/12
R 312
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R 312
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Lincoln, IL, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 312

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to Lincoln, IL, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 312 to R 2 629 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Lincoln, IL, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 312, which is on 2025-12-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Lincoln, IL, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between St. Louis and Lincoln, IL, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 416 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 346. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lincoln, IL, US, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Lincoln, IL, US in about 2h 6m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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