NE → IL · about 472 miles
Lincoln to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 14 direct buses and trains a week from Lincoln to Chicago. The fastest takes 11 hours 12 minutes; the first departure leaves at 3:27 AM and the last at 4:55 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 11h 12m
- First departure
- 3:27 AM
- Last departure
- 4:55 AM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:27 AM | 2:39 PM | 11h 12m | Daily | Lincoln Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:55 AM | 4:25 PM | 11h 30m | Daily | Lincoln Bus Depot to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Lincoln Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Lincoln
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Lincoln
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Lincoln to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 11 hours 12 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 12 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Lincoln to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 3:27 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:55 AM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Lincoln to Chicago?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Lincoln?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Lincoln Amtrak Station and Lincoln Bus Depot.