Trains tickets from Chicago to Lincoln, IL, US

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TodayJun 20
TomorrowJun 21
from $36
SunJun 22
from $60
MonJun 23
from $31
TueJun 24
from $21
WedJun 25
from $21
ThuJun 26
from $26
FriJun 27
from $52

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Chicago to Lincoln: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$36
Average train trip duration2h 38m
Number of daily trains3.8571428571428568
Earliest train departure9:50am
Distance150 miles (241 km)
Latest train departure7:10pm

Chicago to Lincoln Train

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

Best price found
06/18
$19
06/19
$33
Today
$33
06/21
$33
06/22
$56
06/23
$28
06/24
$19
06/25
$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Lincoln was searched and found on Jun 18, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $206 for a train ticket from Chicago to Lincoln based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-06-24.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Lincoln, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Lincoln, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Lincoln while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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