IL → IL · about 148 miles
Chicago to Lincoln train schedule
Amtrak runs 31 direct trains a week from Chicago to Lincoln. The fastest takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:50 AM and the last at 7:10 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 31
- Fastest trip
- 2h 35m
- First train
- 9:50 AM
- Last train
- 7:10 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Lincoln Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:50 AM | 12:25 PM | 2h 35m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 4:48 PM | 2h 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 7:58 PM | 2h 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:10 PM | 9:47 PM | 2h 37m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Lincoln The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Lincoln
- Lincoln Amtrak Station Map of Lincoln Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Lincoln to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Lincoln?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 38 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Lincoln?
The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:10 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Lincoln?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Lincoln leave from Chicago Union Station.