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Compare train and flight for Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $650.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$650 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $650.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-34.28. The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2210:29 AM3h20Lincoln Station, Lincoln, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2210:29 AM3h20Lincoln Station, Lincoln, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA35215:02 AM1h03Bloomington-Normal6:05 AMO'Hare International Airport$4961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3006:36 AM2h49Lincoln Station, Lincoln, IL9:25 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$401One-way0 transfers
- 3028:44 AM2h56Lincoln Station, Lincoln, IL11:40 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$401One-way0 transfers
- 3067:46 PM2h57Lincoln Station, Lincoln, IL10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$581One-way0 transfers
- AA43302:51 PM1h19Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport4:10 PMO'Hare International Airport$4691One-way0 transfers
- AA36376:00 AM1h26Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport7:26 AMO'Hare International Airport$4691One-way0 transfers
- AA33671:19 PM1h14Bloomington-Normal2:33 PMO'Hare International Airport$4741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $650.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 26m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Peoria and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Station, Lincoln, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, psa airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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