Trains tickets from Lincoln (NE), US to Chicago

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TodayApr 25
TomorrowApr 26
from $112
SunApr 27
from $121
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Lincoln
    Departure location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Lincoln
    Departure location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Lincoln
    Departure location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Lincoln
    Departure location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Lincoln
    Departure location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Lincoln to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$127
Average train trip duration11h 12m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure3:27am
Distance475 miles (766 km)

Lincoln to Chicago Train

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

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04/26
$112
04/27
$121
04/28
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04/30
$56
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lincoln to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $416 for a train ticket from Lincoln to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-04-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Lincoln and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

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

By choosing the train between Lincoln and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

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.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lincoln to Chicago?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Lincoln and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $127 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $62. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Lincoln to Chicago in about 10h 55m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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