Lincoln to Colorado Springs by train
Colorado Springs lies 730 km (453 mi) west of Lincoln, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 52 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 890 km (553 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Lincoln | Colorado Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 294,757 | 456,568 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 1,838 m (6,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | Rock Island Depot | Santa Fe Depot |
| Postal codes | 68501–68588 | 80901–80997 |
Clocks in Colorado Springs are 1 h behind Lincoln right now, so a 9 h 52 min journey lands only 8 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Lincoln to Colorado Springs
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Staying in Colorado Springs
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs. Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (315), and 1 are five-star. Across 111 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 57,009 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Colorado Springs from Lincoln?
730 km (453 mi) in a straight line, west of Lincoln; by road roughly 890 km (553 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lincoln to Colorado Springs by train?
About 9 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lincoln and Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Colorado Springs?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs, bookable on this site.
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.