Lincoln Service
Chicago, IL → St. Louis, MO · 284 miles · 5h 20m
284 miles
5h 20m
Multiple daily
110 mph
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About the Lincoln Service
110 mph running across central Illinois links Chicago with Springfield and St. Louis several times a day, with brand-new Siemens equipment on most departures.
What makes this route worth taking
- 110 mph higher-speed corridor
- New Venture coaches with power and Wi-Fi
- Serves Springfield, Bloomington-Normal, Alton
- Business Class with extra legroom
Agent's tip
Weekday morning departures fill with business travelers — book the midday train for a quieter ride.
Classes of service on this route
The Lincoln Service operates with Venture cars / Airo. Available accommodation:
This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago |
| 2 | Summit |
| 3 | Joliet |
| 4 | Dwight |
| 5 | Pontiac |
| 6 | Bloomington-Normal |
| 7 | Lincoln |
| 8 | Springfield |
| 9 | Carlinville |
| 10 | Alton |
| 11 | St. Louis |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Lincoln Service
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
