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How to get fromMilwaukee to Lincolnby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    5h 7m
    $78–166

  2. Drive 242 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Lincolncar car 242 mi
    4h 11m
    $45–64

  3. Bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    5h 30m
    $95–346

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 26m
    $90–156

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

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    6h 7m
    $79–324

Milwaukee to Lincoln by train (Amtrak)

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lincoln, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Lincoln Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 7m.

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