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There are 6 ways to get from Bolingbrook to Effingham by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bolingbrook/Old Chicago Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus755
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    5h 50m
    $28–74

  2. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois TerminalbusChicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    5h 58m
    $51–73

  3. Drive 199.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bolingbrook to Effinghamcar199.3 mi
    3h 29m
    $37–53

  4. Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeORD - DEC
    3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    5h 38m
    $51–285

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Dearborn St & Harrison Stbus850 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghambusChicago
    6h 24m
    $61–167

  6. Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeORD - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 21m
    $57–293

Bolingbrook to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bolingbrook, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Dearborn St & Harrison St, State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Chicago in around 6h 24m.

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