There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lincoln, NE by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, line 41 bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ORD - LNK
- Take the bus from Gold's - N Street to Superior & 48th Streetbus
6h 3m$60–339Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus Greyhound US0123S
11h 45m$80–160Drive 512.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lincoln, NEcar 512.6 mi
8h 29m$94–136Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus
6h 27m$98–573Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus
6h 49m$452–723Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lincoln, NEcar
6h 24m$86–380
Chicago to Lincoln, NE by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lincoln, NE is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lincoln, NE is to fly and line 41 bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $55 - $340.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and Lincoln, NE is 502 miles. The road distance is 515.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lincoln, NE without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Chicago to Lincoln, NE, including transfers.
Chicago to Lincoln, NE bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lincoln, NE bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lincoln Bus Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lincoln, NE is 516 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Chicago to Lincoln, NE.
Book your Chicago to Lincoln, NE bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depot once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 11h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Phone
- +1 402-476-1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- lincoln.ne.gov
Bus from Gold's - N Street to Superior & 48th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU/StarTran
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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