IL → IL · about 28 miles
Lincoln to Springfield train schedule
Amtrak runs 31 direct trains a week from Lincoln to Springfield. The fastest takes 27 minutes; the first train leaves at 12:25 PM and the last at 9:47 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 31
- Fastest trip
- 27m
- First train
- 12:25 PM
- Last train
- 9:47 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Lincoln Amtrak Station and arrives at Springfield. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 PM | 12:53 PM | 28m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:48 PM | 5:26 PM | 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:58 PM | 8:25 PM | 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:47 PM | 10:16 PM | 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Lincoln Where you get off in Springfield 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 Springfield
Return trip: Springfield to Lincoln
Questions
How long is the train from Lincoln to Springfield?
The fastest direct train takes 27 minutes; the typical trip is 38 minutes.
What time is the first train from Lincoln to Springfield?
The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM (Daily) and the last at 9:47 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Lincoln to Springfield?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Lincoln?
Trains to Springfield leave from Lincoln Amtrak Station.