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There are 9 ways to get from Lincoln to Omaha by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    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 Omaha, NEbus bus
    11h 17m
    $70–146

  2. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    14h 22m
    $184–344

  3. Drive 436.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Omahacar car 436.1 mi
    7h 27m
    $80–115

  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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane BMI - OMA
    8h 1m
    $93–464

  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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane SPI - OMA
    6h 59m
    $109–497

  6. 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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane STL - OMA
    6h 53m
    $645–987

  7. 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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane MDW - OMA
    6h 58m
    $136–650

  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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane ORD - OMA
    7h 45m
    $494–809

  9. 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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane DEC - OMA
    10h 2m
    $113–501

Lincoln to Omaha by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 457.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Lincoln, IL, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Omaha. However, you can take the train to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Omaha, NE. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lincoln Station to Omaha via Kansas City, On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, and Kansas City in around 14h 22m.

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