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There are 8 ways to get from Lincoln to Memphis by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    9h 2m
    $98–166

  2. Drive 392.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Memphiscar car 392.7 mi
    6h 52m
    $72–104

  3. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane SPI - MEM
    11h 42m
    $143–736

  4. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane BMI - MEM
    8h 10m
    $132–673

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    7h 21m
    $171–849

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    8h 12m
    $153–709

  7. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane DEC - MEM
    10h 57m
    $152–700

  8. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane PIA - MEM
    10h 48m
    $154–706

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Memphis (MEM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 427.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Lincoln, IL, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Memphis. However, you can take the train to Springfield, walk to Washington & 4th, take the line 4 bus to Transfer Center Stop C, take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, then take the taxi to Memphis. Alternatively, you can drive from Lincoln to Memphis in around 6h 52m.

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