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How to get fromChesterton to Effinghamby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chesterton to Effingham by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 11m
    $89–157

  2. Drive 221.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chesterton to Effinghamcar car 221.7 mi
    3h 45m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dune Park to Millennium Stationtrain train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    6h 14m
    $81–192

  4. Train, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    5h 55m
    $69–315

  5. Train via Homewood

    1. Take the train from Dune Park to 57th St.train train Ssl
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 12m
    $79–148

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    6h 28m
    $52–90

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Effingham Station via Dune Park, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Effingham via Dune Park, Gary, Gary Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 28m.

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