Bus Tickets from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago

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Next departures for Lincoln to Chicago on October 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Lincoln
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Lincoln
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lincoln to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$57 - $224Average Duration13h 45m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$63 - $191Average Duration12h 12m
70kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lincoln to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 12 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
12h 12mAverage Duration
$63Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$103
Average bus trip duration13h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure3:50am
Distance472 miles (760 km)
Latest bus departure4:50am

Lincoln to Chicago Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/09
$87
10/10
$126
Today
$87
10/12
$90
10/13
$68
10/14
$64
10/15
$64
10/16
$62
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of $62

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $126 for a bus ticket from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Lincoln to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lincoln to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Lincoln to Chicago.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Lincoln to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Lincoln, NE, US by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Lincoln, NE, US

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Lincoln, NE, US to Chicago

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