There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Fargo by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
best- Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DEC - FAR
6h 54m$93–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
17h 59m$101–308Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
18h 23m$118–399Drive 799 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Fargocar 799 mi
13h 43m$146–211Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane CMI - FAR
8h 23m$105–429Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
8h 1m$100–418
Effingham to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Fargo is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Fargo is to drive and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Fargo via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.
The distance between Effingham and Fargo is 699 miles. The road distance is 803.7 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs $100 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Effingham to Fargo, including transfers.
Effingham to Fargo bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Effingham to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Fargo is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs $100 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $400 and takes 18h 23m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
You can take a train from Effingham Station to Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Fargo via Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Minneapolis in around 18h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Decatur Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
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
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- 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
- $5–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $65–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Fargo bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Effingham to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Fargo is 804 miles. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Effingham to Fargo.
Book your Effingham to Fargo train tickets online with Omio.
There are 77+ hotels available in Fargo.