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Independence → Lincoln

Independence to Lincoln by train

Lincoln lies 270 km (168 mi) north-west of Independence, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 39 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 329 km (205 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population117,255294,757
Elevation319 m (1,047 ft)366 m (1,201 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordIndependenceRock Island Depot
Postal codes64050–6405868501–68588

Where to book trains from Independence to Lincoln

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Common questions

How far is Lincoln from Independence?

270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Independence; by road roughly 329 km (205 mi).

How long does it take to get from Independence to Lincoln by train?

About 3 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Independence and Lincoln?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.