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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Lincoln is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Lincoln is to subway and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $60 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from Evanston to Lincoln?

The distance between Evanston and Lincoln is 506 miles. The road distance is 527.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Evanston to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 13h 34m and costs $95 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Evanston to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Lincoln bus from?

Evanston to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Evanston to Lincoln bus arrive?

Evanston to Lincoln bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lincoln Bus Depot station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Lincoln is 527 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Evanston to Lincoln.

Where can I stay near Lincoln?

There are 87+ hotels available in Lincoln.

Evanston to Lincoln - 6 ways to travel via subway, plane, bus, and car

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

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Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport
best
1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ORD - LNK
5h 27m
$60–342
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus Greyhound US0123S
13h 34m
$99–179
Drive 524.4 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Lincolncar 524.4 mi
8h 51m
$96–139
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lincolncar
6h 51m
$88–385
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Omaha, bus
1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
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
7h 33m
$498–778
Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha, bus
1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
7h 20m
$144–628

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

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502.7 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depot twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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How to get fromEvanston to Lincolnby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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

Bus (Greyhound)

Drive 524.4 mi

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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

Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha, bus