How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Lincoln?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Lincoln start from $99. The average price for this route is around $119. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Lincoln?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Lincoln is 18h 10m, covering a distance of 760 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 15m and is operated by Burlington Trailways .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Lincoln route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Burlington Trailways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Lincoln?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Lincoln at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Lincoln?

A bus trip from Chicago to Lincoln generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Lincoln?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Lincoln?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Lincoln?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Lincoln?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Lincoln from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Lincoln on November 27
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	CheapestFastest

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

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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 - $274	Average Duration18h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $276	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

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Lincoln?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Lincoln start from $99. The average price for this route is around $119. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Lincoln?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Lincoln is 18h 10m, covering a distance of 760 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 15m and is operated by Burlington Trailways.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Lincoln route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Burlington Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Lincoln?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Lincoln at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Lincoln?
A bus trip from Chicago to Lincoln generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Lincoln?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Lincoln?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Lincoln?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Lincoln?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$269

11-26

$176

Today

$143

11-28

$156

11-29

$193

11-30

$269

12-01

$152

12-02

$103

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $103

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 $103 to $269 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 $103 which is on 2025-12-02.