What's the distance between Lincoln and Chicago by coach?

The journey from Lincoln to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 471 miles (760 km).

How can I travel from Lincoln to Chicago avoiding air travel?

To travel from Lincoln to Chicago without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Lincoln to Chicago from £49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lincoln to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	13h 45m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	12h 25m	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures from Lincoln to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	13h 45m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	12h 25m	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures from Lincoln to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	13h 45m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	12h 25m	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures from Lincoln to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	13h 30m	18:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	12h 25m	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures from Lincoln to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	13h 45m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	12h 25m	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures from Lincoln to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	12h 25m	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	13h 45m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Lincoln to Chicago on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	12h 25m	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:50	Lincoln	13h 45m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:49 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

11h 12mAverage duration

476 milesDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£54 - £175	Average duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£49 - £149	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

Compare bus companies

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 by bus from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago

What's the distance between Lincoln and Chicago by coach?
The journey from Lincoln to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 471 miles (760 km).
How can I travel from Lincoln to Chicago avoiding air travel?
To travel from Lincoln to Chicago without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£126

25/11

£146

Today

£146

27/11

£92

28/11

£71

29/11

£80

30/11

£122

01/12

£92

The cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £71

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 £71 to £146 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 £71, which is on 2025-11-28.