There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lincoln by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ORD - LNK
4h 53m$58–337Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus Greyhound US0123S
11h 54m$96–170Drive 517.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lincolncar 517.6 mi
8h 38m$95–137Fly 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 Lincolncar
6h 17m$86–380Fly 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 37m$114–593Fly 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 58m$468–743
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lincoln is to bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lincoln is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $55 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Chicago and Lincoln is 494 miles. The road distance is 520.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chicago to Lincoln, including transfers.
Chicago to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lincoln is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $55 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 11h 54m.
Chicago to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lincoln Bus Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lincoln is 521 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Chicago to Lincoln.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depot once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 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
- $65–400
- 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 Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- 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
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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
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- 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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