background-img-buses-trains
chiku-desktop

Search train tickets to Lincoln

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

chiku-mobile

Quickview

How to get to Lincoln by train

Routes24
Trips per day77
train lines3
Stations1

Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We partner with the top bus & train carriers to bring you the best deals.

Best Travel Options

We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Chiku

What train companies travel to Lincoln, Illinois?

Located in Illinois, Lincoln is accessible by train from 24 other cities. You can choose from 77 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Lincoln on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Train companies serving Lincoln

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak1487h 39m$82.18
Amtrak Texas Eagle182h 24m$67.89
Amtrak Lincoln Service102h 14m$42.23
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

  • Amtrak Texas Eagle is a train service operated by Amtrak that connects to Texas. It links Chicago with the heart of the Lone Star State in San Antonio, going to cities such as St. Louis and Dallas. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, complimentary WiFi, and a designated restaurant car with full meals.

  • Amtrak Lincoln Service is part of Amtrak's Illinois Service, providing rail transportation throughout Illinois. The Lincoln Service travels 284 miles between St. Louis and Chicago with nine intermediate stops. Amtrak Lincoln trains offer WiFi connectivity, power outlets, business class seating, and a cafe car to ensure passengers have the most comfortable journey possible.

Which train carrier has the best service to Lincoln?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Lincoln by train with Amtrak Lincoln Service giving them a 4.7 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Lincoln Service had the most comfortable train service to Lincoln taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Lincoln Service offers. They rate Amtrak Lincoln Service a 5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Lincoln punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Lincoln Service has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Lincoln, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$9.82 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Lincoln, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Lincoln. In the last month, trains from Springfield to Lincoln had the lowest average price at $9.82. The train from Normal to Lincoln also tends to start at relatively low prices.

The main train station in Lincoln is 101 N Chicago St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Lincoln.

The closest airport to Lincoln is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), it is located 26.9 miles from the city center of Lincoln.
Lincoln ranks number 20 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 374 in United States. Lincoln ranks number 7 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Lincoln via train service. On average 53 direct daily train trips serve Lincoln.
The population of Lincoln is 13966. Lincoln ranks number 18 in terms of population in Illinois and number 408 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Lincoln range from $10 for a short trip to Lincoln, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Lincoln starts at , and a longer trip by train to Lincoln can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $21.
People who take the train to Lincoln are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Lincoln easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Lincoln is 101 N Chicago St, located just 0.1 miles away. Select 101 N Chicago St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Lincoln. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.