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There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    4h 42m
    $36–71

  2. Drive 182.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Indianapoliscar car 182.9 mi
    3h 27m
    $34–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    8h 43m
    $110–233

  4. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SPI - IND
    7h 17m
    $94–497

  5. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BMI - IND
    7h 47m
    $78–464

Lincoln to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Lincoln, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Lincoln Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 43m.

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