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Trip Overview

The bus between Chicago and Lincoln takes 38h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Lincoln. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

38h 50m
Duration
1,338 mi
Distance
$261
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Lincoln bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Chicago and Lincoln. The service departs Chicago at 7:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Lincoln at 11:05:00. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 38h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAConcord Coach Lines38h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAConcord Coach Lines38h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAConcord Coach Lines38h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAConcord Coach Lines38h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAConcord Coach Lines38h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Lincoln? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,338.4 mi
  • Duration: 38h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lincoln, NH, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln via New York Midtown, Boston, and Boston - South Station in around 29h 2m.

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