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How to get fromEffingham to Garyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 16m
    $75–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 50m
    $38–73

  3. Drive 207.5 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Garycar car 207.5 mi
    3h 28m
    $38–55

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 44m
    $79–303

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    6h 12m
    $68–170

Effingham to Gary by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Effingham to Gary Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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