There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus
9h$65–117Drive 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$56–121Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 9m$92–224
Effingham to Indianapolis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via California & 35th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis is 374 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Effingham to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Effingham to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Effingham to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Indianapolis is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $230 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, 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 Union Station via California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, State & 95th Street, and Chicago in around 10h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- 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
- $25–70
- 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
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
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 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 10:29 PM in Effingham and 11:29 PM in Indianapolis.
Effingham to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Indianapolis is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Effingham to Indianapolis.
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