The average train between Galesburg and Lincoln takes 11h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Galesburg 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Galesburg and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galesburg is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galesburg to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Galesburg station and arriving at Lincoln station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
Galesburg to Lincoln train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Galesburg to Lincoln train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lincoln Station.
Book your Galesburg to Lincoln train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Galesburg and Lincoln is 123.1 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lincoln Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 33m.