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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 an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, while a flight costs an average of $657.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$187 Average price | $657 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $187.
A bus is $560 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $657.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 39m.
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
Tickets start at around $187 compared to roughly $114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$73. The journey takes 11h 9m versus 7h 46m 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, 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:55 AM 11h30 Lincoln, NE 10:25 PM Chicago, IL $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:55 AM 11h30 Lincoln, NE 10:25 PM Chicago, IL $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:55 AM 11h30 Lincoln, NE 10:25 PM Chicago, IL $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:55 AM 11h30 Lincoln, NE 9:25 PM Chicago, IL $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $187.
A bus is $560 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lincoln, NE to Chicago, IL costing on average $657.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 39m.
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
- Around 36 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Lincoln Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Haymarket Station, Lincoln, NE and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Superior St (Lincoln Bus Depot) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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