There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Lincoln Tomb by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 59m$62–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 4m$37–59Drive 198.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lincoln Tombcar 198.1 mi
3h 26m$37–53Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
2h 59m$48–287
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lincoln Tomb is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lincoln Tomb is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $45 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lincoln Tomb. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 5th & Wood via Transfer Center Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lincoln Tomb. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and Lincoln Tomb is 188 miles. The road distance is 199.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lincoln Tomb without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chicago to Lincoln Tomb, including transfers.
Chicago to Lincoln Tomb bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lincoln Tomb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lincoln Tomb is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $290 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lincoln Tomb, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Lincoln Tomb bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Lincoln Tomb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lincoln Tomb is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Chicago to Lincoln Tomb.
There are 62+ hotels available in Lincoln Tomb.