Lincoln to Sioux Falls by train
Sioux Falls lies 305 km (190 mi) north of Lincoln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 8 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 372 km (231 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Lincoln | Sioux Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 294,757 | 171,544 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Rock Island Depot | Rock Island Depot, Sioux Falls station |
| Postal codes | 68501–68588 | 57101–57198 |
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Common questions
How far is Sioux Falls from Lincoln?
305 km (190 mi) in a straight line, north of Lincoln; by road roughly 372 km (231 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lincoln to Sioux Falls by train?
About 4 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lincoln and Sioux Falls?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.