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Springfield - Lincoln Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 6 daily train trips between Springfield and Lincoln. The average train journey from Springfield to Lincoln takes 24 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 22 minutes.

Distance30 mi (47 km)
Fastest train0h 22m
Lowest price€3.66
Trains per day6
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Lincoln Service
Train lines3

What is the price of a train ticket from Springfield to Lincoln?

In the last month, €3.66 was the average price of a train ticket from Springfield, IL to Lincoln, IL. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 15 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around €3.77 more than that for a same-day booking.

Monthly average prices

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Ticket prices for the train from Springfield to Lincoln stay pretty consistent throughout the year. You can expect to pay around €5 regardless of when you plan to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Since ticket prices on this route stay pretty consistent, you don’t need to book way in advance. However, we recommend buying your train ticket to Lincoln at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.

Which train should you take from Springfield to Lincoln?

There are 3 train lines with service from Springfield to Lincoln. Amtrak Lincoln Service is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak10h 22m€9.30
Amtrak Lincoln Service30h 24m€5.89
Amtrak Texas Eagle20h 28m€19.39
  • 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. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Springfield to Lincoln every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €5.

  • 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.

  • The Amtrak Texas Eagle is a 1,306-mile train route from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas. Because of the route’s length, the train offers sleeper car options in addition to standard coach seats. Like most Amtrak trains, the Texas Eagle features power outlets at each seat, restrooms in each car, and a cafe car where passengers can purchase food and drinks. A journey from Springfield to Lincoln on the Texas Eagle usually takes 0 hours and 28 minutes, which is best spent enjoying the incredible scenery along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Springfield and Lincoln is approximately 30 miles, or 47 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 24 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 22 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Lincoln.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Springfield to Lincoln on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Springfield at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 6 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Springfield to Lincoln.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Lincoln to Springfield.

City Information

Springfield

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There are 34 cities in America called Springfield, but the state capital of Illinois is one of the most well-known. Beyond Springfield's political clout as a state capital, it is known for being the home of Abraham Lincoln for many years, plus the site of his final resting place. While in town, you can visit President Lincoln's restored home, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and the Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery. An enormous bronze bust of Lincoln outside his tomb features a nose as shiny as a new penny, rubbed by scores of visitors who consider it good luck.

Springfield is one of the state's best destinations thanks to more than just history. Check out the incredible artistry on display in the capitol building's stained glass windows, or discover the dogwoods lining 5 miles of trails in the Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center. Not to mention Springfield's bustling craft beer scene; hit up the city's microbreweries, nano breweries, and craft beer companies like the famous Springfield Beer Company.

It should be no surprise that one of the primary transportation methods to Springfield is called the Lincoln Service. This Amtrak train route stops in Springfield on its way from Chicago to St. Louis, and so does the Amtrak Texas Eagle from San Antonio to Chicago. Amtrak Thruway buses run from Springfield to Peoria, where travelers can connect to further bus destinations.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Springfield?

Main departure station: 100 N Third St

There is one train station in Springfield.

All train stations in Springfield:

  • 100 N Third St

Where is the train station in Lincoln?

Main arrival station: 101 N Chicago St

Lincoln has one train station.

Train stations in Lincoln:

  • 101 N Chicago St

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