MO → IL · about 114 miles
St. Louis to Lincoln train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from St. Louis to Lincoln. The fastest takes 2 hours 6 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:30 AM and the last at 5:40 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 2h 06m
- First train
- 4:30 AM
- Last train
- 5:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from St. Louis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | 6:36 AM | 2h 06m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:35 AM | 8:44 AM | 2h 09m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 10:29 AM | 2h 19m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 5:08 PM | 2h 13m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 7:46 PM | 2h 06m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in St. Louis Where you get off in Lincoln The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in St. Louis
- St Louis Bus Station Map of St Louis Bus Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Lincoln
- Lincoln Amtrak Station Map of Lincoln Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Lincoln to St. Louis
Questions
How long is the train from St. Louis to Lincoln?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 6 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 13 minutes.
What time is the first train from St. Louis to Lincoln?
The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from St. Louis to Lincoln?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in St. Louis?
Trains to Lincoln leave from St Louis Bus Station.