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How to get fromElgin to Lincolnby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Lincoln by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 55m
    $51–117

  2. Drive 163.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Lincolncar car 163.1 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–43

  3. Line 554 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago St & Spring St to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 554
    2. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Uptown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $57–85

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    4h 24m
    $62–314

Elgin to Lincoln by train

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Lincoln Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 55m.

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