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

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  1. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    7h 12m
    $236–1,037

  2. Drive 902.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Houstoncar car 902.9 mi
    16h 11m
    $165–238

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 47m
    $300–563

  4. Train, bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    23h 34m
    $191–351

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane STL - IAH
    7h 38m
    $336–1,039

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BMI - HOU
    8h 40m
    $184–874

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    7h 33m
    $272–1,200

  8. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to City Linkbus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PIA - IAH
    10h 17m

  9. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to City Linkbus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane PIA - HOU
    9h 48m

  10. Train, bus via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    23h 1m
    $261–530

Lincoln to Houston by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 835.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Houston. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, then take the line 500 bus to St Joseph Pkwy @ Main St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lincoln Station to Houston via Longview and Longview in around 21h 47m.

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