IL → IL · about 148 miles
Lincoln to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from Lincoln to Chicago. The fastest takes 2 hours 49 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:36 AM and the last at 7:46 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 2h 49m
- First train
- 6:36 AM
- Last train
- 7:46 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Lincoln Amtrak Station and arrives at Chicago Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:36 AM | 9:25 AM | 2h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:44 AM | 11:40 AM | 2h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:29 AM | 1:49 PM | 3h 20m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:08 PM | 8:00 PM | 2h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:46 PM | 10:43 PM | 2h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Lincoln Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Lincoln
- Lincoln Amtrak Station Map of Lincoln Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Lincoln
Questions
How long is the train from Lincoln to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 49 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 57 minutes.
What time is the first train from Lincoln to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:46 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Lincoln to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Lincoln?
Trains to Chicago leave from Lincoln Amtrak Station.