What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Effingham?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Effingham is to train which costs $25 - $70 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Effingham?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Effingham is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Effingham. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Effingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Effingham Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Chicago to Effingham?

The distance between Chicago and Effingham is 201 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Effingham without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $25 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Effingham?

The train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station takes 3h 41m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Effingham bus from?

Chicago to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Effingham train from?

Chicago to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Effingham?

The best way to get from Chicago to Effingham is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $25 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Chicago to Effingham bus arrive?

Chicago to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Where does the Chicago to Effingham train arrive?

Chicago to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Effingham is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Chicago to Effingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Effingham?

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Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 16+ hotels available in Effingham.

Chicago to Effingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationSaluki / ...
3h 41m
$25–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghamChicago
5h 2m
$57–162
Drive 209.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Effingham209.4 mi
3h 27m
$39–56
Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effingham
4h 28m
$48–271
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
5h 4m
$56–292

Chicago to Effingham by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.5 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–70 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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