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How to get fromLincoln to Olneyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lincoln to Olney by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Olneytaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $134–206

  2. Drive 140.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Olneycar car 140.1 mi
    3h 24m
    $26–37

  3. Train, bus, taxi via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Effingham to Olneytaxi taxi
    7h 31m
    $141–195

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  • Distance: 198.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Lincoln, IL, USA and Olney, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Olney. However, you can take the train to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, take the train to Effingham Station, then take the taxi to Olney. Alternatively, you can drive from Lincoln to Olney in around 3h 24m.

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