How far is Lincoln from Chicago?

Lincoln and Chicago are 471 miles (760 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lincoln to Chicago?

Most of the buses traveling from Lincoln to Chicago leave from Lincoln Bus Depot and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Grant Park, Cloud Gate, Auditorium Building and Theatre, Willis Tower (Sears Tower) and Brookfield Zoo.

Bus Lincoln to Chicago from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lincoln to Chicago on November 20
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 21
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 22
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 23
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 24
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 25
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 26
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:29 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 the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 11 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, 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$67 - $224	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $191	Average Duration11h 12m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lincoln and Chicago?

Stops in Lincoln

A - Lincoln Bus Depot

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$93

11/18

$115

Today

$111

11/20

$130

11/21

$147

11/22

$134

11/23

$105

11/24

$142

The cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $93

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 $93 to $147 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 $105 which is on 2025-11-23.