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Lincoln travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lincoln

With a population of 14,504, Lincoln is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. Lincoln deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lincoln

Lincoln in March
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in March
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lincoln in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lincoln, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Lincoln

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Springfield Capital (SPI), which is located 27 miles from Lincoln. Greater Peoria is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lincoln departs from Seattle and takes around 7h 29m.

Train

The train station in Lincoln is called Lincoln, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 150 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Springfield Capital (SPI), which is located 27 miles from Lincoln. Greater Peoria is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lincoln departs from Seattle and takes around 7h 29m.

Train

The train station in Lincoln is called Lincoln, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 150 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Lincoln

PIAGreater Peoria
SPISpringfield Capital
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,863 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (833 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,176 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (473 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Lincoln and Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

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The Trail Inn - Atlanta, Illinois - Route 66, I-55
2 stars
Excellent (9, 59 reviews)
$77+
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Hampton Inn Lincoln
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 123 reviews)
$116+
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Comfort Inn and Suites near Route 66
2 stars
Good (7.5, 284 reviews)
$87+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Lincoln
2 stars
Good (6, 225 reviews)
$57+
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Hotel Lincoln Inn on Route 66 and near I-55
3 stars
Mediocre (3.4, 236 reviews)
$46+
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Renting a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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