The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lincoln, IL for Chicago, IL every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train for Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £172.
Distance: 238 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £251 Average Price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:36 Lincoln, IL | 2h49 | 14:25 Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL
Trains from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 06:36 |
Last train 19:46 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Lincoln, IL and Chicago, IL from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln, IL to Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln, IL and Chicago, IL
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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