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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Pontiac and Lincoln. The average train journey from Pontiac to Lincoln takes one hour and 4 minutes, but some Amtrak Texas Eagle train trips are as short as one hour.
| Distance | 64 mi (102 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 0m |
| Lowest price | $6.00 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Lincoln Service |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Pontiac to Lincoln
- Amtrak tickets: $11 one-way
- Amtrak Lincoln Service tickets: $6 one-way
- Amtrak Texas Eagle tickets: $9 one-way
Which train should you take from Pontiac to Lincoln?
There are 3 train lines with service from Pontiac to Lincoln. Amtrak Lincoln Service is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1h 3m | $13.00 |
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 2 | 1h 6m | $8.33 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 1h 0m | $13.33 |
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 Pontiac to Lincoln every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $11.
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.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Pontiac to Lincoln start from $9, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Lincoln. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Pontiac leaves from 721 W Washington St . And in Lincoln trains arrive at 101 N Chicago St .
From Pontiac to Lincoln train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 1 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Pontiac to Lincoln on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Pontiac at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Pontiac to Lincoln.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lincoln to Pontiac.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Pontiac?
Main departure station: 721 W Washington St
There is one train station in Pontiac.
All train stations in Pontiac:
721 W Washington St
Where is the train station in Lincoln?
Main arrival station: 101 N Chicago St
Lincoln has one train station.
All train stations in Lincoln:
101 N Chicago St
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