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Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Springfield takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Springfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30 min
Duration
29 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Lincoln to Springfield train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Lincoln and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Springfield at 10:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lincoln to Springfield? 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: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Lincoln, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lincoln Station to Springfield 4 times a day. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 38 min.

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