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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Chicago?

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.

How far is it from Effingham to Chicago?

The distance between Effingham and Chicago is 201 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $80.

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

The train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Chicago bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Effingham to Chicago train from?

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

Train or bus from Effingham to Chicago?

The best way to get from Effingham to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Effingham to Chicago bus arrive?

Effingham to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

Where does the Effingham to Chicago train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Effingham to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Chicago is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Effingham to Chicago.

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

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Chicago 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 Effingham Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
3h 51m
$30–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee
4h 42m
$59–156
Drive 209.4 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Chicago209.4 mi
3h 28m
$39–56
Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3h 35m
$43–241
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
4h 22m
$55–259

Effingham to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.5 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 54m.

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