Cheap train tickets from Petersburg, VA to Lincoln, IL

There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Lincoln, IL to Petersburg, VA.

The distance between Petersburg, VA and Lincoln, IL is approximately 1,087 kilometres. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 day, 10 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 day, 5 hours and 44 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

The earliest train departs Petersburg, VA at 2:53 a.m. while the last train of the day leaves at 12:04 p.m. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains from Petersburg, VA to Lincoln, IL are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.