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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Evanston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Evanston is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Lincolnwood Town Center via California & 35th Street and 31st Street & Pulaski. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Effingham to Evanston?

The distance between Effingham and Evanston is 213 miles. The road distance is 221.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Effingham to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Evanston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Effingham to Evanston train from?

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

Train or bus from Effingham to Evanston?

The best way to get from Effingham to Evanston is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 82 bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Effingham to Evanston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Effingham to Evanston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Effingham to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Evanston is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Effingham to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Evanston.

Effingham to Evanston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 82 bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
4h 46m
$30–80
Bus, line 82 bus
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee
2. Take the bus from 31st Street & Pulaski to Lincolnwood Town Center82
5h 45m
$59–156
Drive 219.9 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Evanston219.9 mi
3h 50m
$41–58
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
4h 34m
$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
5h 22m
$55–259

Effingham to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Evanston, 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, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Lincolnwood Town Center via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, and 31st Street & Pulaski in around 5h 45m.

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