There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Chicago by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
3h 20m$30–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 51m$50–120Drive 209.4 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Chicagocar 209.4 mi
3h 30m$39–56Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 32m$42–251Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
4h 41m$59–156Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
4h 28m$67–299Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
5h 14m$86–519
Effingham to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Chicago is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Effingham and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Effingham Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Effingham and Chicago is 212 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $70.
The bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Effingham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Chicago is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Effingham to Chicago.
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