IL → NE · about 472 miles
Chicago to Lincoln bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 14 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Lincoln. The fastest takes 10 hours 36 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:25 PM and the last at 2:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 10h 36m
- First departure
- 12:25 PM
- Last departure
- 2:00 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 PM | 12:10 AM +1 day | 11h 45m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depot | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 12:36 AM +1 day | 10h 36m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Lincoln The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Lincoln
Return trip: Lincoln to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Lincoln?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 10 hours 36 minutes; the typical trip is 10 hours 36 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Lincoln?
The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM (Daily) and the last at 2:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Lincoln?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Lincoln leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.