There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Indiana by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
9h 27m$80–162Drive 141.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Indianapoliscar 141.4 mi
2h 24m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
9h 45m$104–237Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
10h 13m$82–196
Effingham to Indiana by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Indiana is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Indiana is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Indianapolis via California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Effingham and Indiana is 371 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Indiana without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 27m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Effingham to Indiana, including transfers.
Effingham to Indiana bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Effingham to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Indiana is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a train from Effingham Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Indianapolis via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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 Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Indiana bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 9:48 PM in Effingham and 10:48 PM in Indiana.
Effingham to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Indiana is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Effingham to Indiana.
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