How far is Lincoln from Chicago?

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

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

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

Bus Lincoln to Chicago from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lincoln to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	13h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	12h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Lincoln to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	13h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	12h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Lincoln to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	13h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	12h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Lincoln to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	13h 30m	6:20pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	12h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Lincoln to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	13h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	12h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Lincoln to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	12h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	13h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Lincoln to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	12h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:50am	Lincoln	13h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:49 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lincoln to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 11 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

11h 12mAverage Duration

767 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$100 - $323	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $275	Average Duration11h 12m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lincoln and Chicago?

Stops in Lincoln

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

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

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Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

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

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

$232

11-25

$270

Today

$270

11-27

$170

11-28

$143

11-29

$147

11-30

$225

12-01

$170

The cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $143

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

You can expect to pay from $143 to $270 for a bus ticket from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-11-28.