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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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LincolnSioux Falls
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population294,757171,544
Elevation366 m (1,201 ft)433 m (1,421 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordRock Island DepotRock Island Depot, Sioux Falls station
Postal codes68501–6858857101–57198

Where to book trains from Lincoln to Sioux Falls

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Staying in Sioux Falls

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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

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  • 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.