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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Lincoln by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane HOU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    7h 15m
    $214–989

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane IAH - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    8h 55m
    $109–497

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Longview to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    21h 46m
    $300–568

  4. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Downtown to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    24h 24m
    $223–437

  5. Drive 901.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Lincolncar car 901.8 mi
    16h 19m
    $165–238

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane HOU - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $152–724

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IAH - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $336–1,042

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $189–754

  9. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane HOU - PIA
    2. Take the bus from City Link to Uptown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    11h 23m

  10. Bus, train via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    2. Take the train from Longview to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    23h 44m
    $261–537

Houston to Lincoln by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Lincoln, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Lincoln. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL), walk to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Lincoln Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston to Lincoln Station via Longview and Longview in around 21h 46m.

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