How far is Chicago from Lincoln?

The distance between Chicago and Lincoln is approximately 760 km (471 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Lincoln?

Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Lincoln Bus Depot in Lincoln.

Bus Chicago to Lincoln from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Lincoln on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:55pm	Lincoln	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	12h 35m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Fastest

Next departures for Chicago to Lincoln on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:55pm	Lincoln	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	12h 35m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	18h 10m	11:55pm	Lincoln	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Lincoln on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	18h 10m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	12h 35m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:55pm	Lincoln	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Lincoln on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	18h 10m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	12h 35m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:55pm	Lincoln	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Lincoln on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:55pm	Lincoln	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	12h 35m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	18h 10m	11:55pm	Lincoln	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:59 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lincoln

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 10 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

10h 36mAverage Duration

767 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $275	Average Duration18h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $277	Average Duration10h 36m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Lincoln?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Lincoln

A
Lincoln Bus Depot
5250 Superior St, Lincoln, NE 68504

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Lincoln, NE, US by bus

How far is Chicago from Lincoln?
The distance between Chicago and Lincoln is approximately 760 km (471 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Lincoln?
Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Lincoln Bus Depot in Lincoln.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$166

11-25

$270

Today

$176

11-27

$135

11-28

$139

11-29

$194

11-30

$270

12-01

$152

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $135

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Lincoln, NE, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $135 to $270 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-11-27.