What is the cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Lincoln?

The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Lincoln is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from DeKalb to Lincoln?

The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Lincoln is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between DeKalb and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from DeKalb to Lincoln?

The distance between DeKalb and Lincoln is 476 miles. The road distance is 459.2 miles.

How do I travel from DeKalb to Lincoln without a car?

The best way to get from DeKalb to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $85 - $160.

How long does it take to get from DeKalb to Lincoln?

It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from DeKalb to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Lincoln bus from?

DeKalb to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.

Where does the DeKalb to Lincoln bus arrive?

DeKalb to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from DeKalb to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Lincoln is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from DeKalb to Lincoln.

How do I get a bus ticket from DeKalb to Lincoln?

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Where can I stay near Lincoln?

There are 87+ hotels available in Lincoln.

DeKalb to Lincoln - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Lincoln by bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Lincoln Bus Depotbus Greyhound US0123S
12h 29m
$88–156
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ORD - LNK
7h 40m
$64–353
Drive 456.5 mi
1. Drive from DeKalb to Lincolncar 456.5 mi
7h 35m
$84–121
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lincolncar
9h 4m
$92–396
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Omaha, bus
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
9h 46m
$502–789
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha, bus
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
9h 33m
$148–639

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 473.7 mi
Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Lincoln via Des Moines and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 12h 29m.

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How to get fromDeKalb to Lincolnby bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Lincoln by bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

Bus (Greyhound)

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

Drive 456.5 mi

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Omaha, bus

Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha, bus