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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $250.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$141 Average price | $384 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $141 (€116).
A bus is $295 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $384 (€317).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL
How to get from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6 California Zephyr3:27 AM11h12Haymarket Station, Lincoln, NE2:39 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6 California Zephyr3:27 AM11h12Haymarket Station, Lincoln, NE2:39 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA62315:32 AM1h58Lincoln Airport7:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$2811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6 California Zephyr · 382 Carl Sandburg3:27 AM18h24Haymarket Station, Lincoln, NE9:51 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1741One-way1 transfer
- 4:55 AM11h30Lincoln, Superior St (Lincoln Bus Depot)4:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2211One-way0 transfers
- UA54326:00 AM2h00Lincoln Airport8:00 AMO'Hare International Airport$2811One-way0 transfers
- UA591210:52 AM2h02Lincoln Airport12:54 PMO'Hare International Airport$2811One-way0 transfers
- UA59107:30 AM2h05Lincoln Airport9:35 AMO'Hare International Airport$2811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $141 (€116).
A bus is $295 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $384 (€317).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln, NE and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Haymarket Station, Lincoln, NE and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Lincoln Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Superior St (Lincoln Bus Depot) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
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