What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lincoln?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lincoln is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Lincoln?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lincoln is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $85 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via Galesburg and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

How far is it from Springfield to Lincoln?

The distance between Springfield and Lincoln is 394 miles. The road distance is 431.9 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Lincoln without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lincoln without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 51m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Lincoln?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Springfield to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Lincoln bus from?

Springfield to Lincoln bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Bus or fly from Springfield to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lincoln is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 13h 54m.

Where does the Springfield to Lincoln bus arrive?

Springfield to Lincoln bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lincoln is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Springfield to Lincoln.

How do I get a bus ticket from Springfield to Lincoln?

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Where can I stay near Lincoln?

There are 97+ hotels available in Lincoln.

Springfield to Lincoln - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Lincoln by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane SPI - LNK
6h 40m
$85–389
Drive 429.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Lincolncar 429.4 mi
7h 20m
$79–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus
13h 51m
$104–201
Train, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus
16h
$200–363
Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane DEC - LNK
8h 40m
$91–399
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Omaha, bus
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Omaha (OMA)plane SPI - OMA
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus
7h 42m
$125–515
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
13h 54m
$115–192

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 391.5 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Lincoln via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, Des Moines, and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 13h 54m.

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