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How to get fromLincoln to Minneapolisby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Lincoln to Minneapolis by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 10m
    $182–375

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BMI - MSP
    7h 51m
    $83–434

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    15h 2m
    $135–258

  4. Drive 456.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Minneapoliscar car 456.7 mi
    8h 42m
    $84–121

  5. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SPI - MSP
    7h 55m
    $99–467

  6. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 18m
    $85–181

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    6h 18m
    $425–1,037

  8. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    6h 50m
    $274–560

  9. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    6h 13m
    $126–580

Lincoln to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

What companies run services between Lincoln, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Lincoln Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 12h 10m.

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