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

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There are 9 ways to get from Effingham to Milwaukee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    5h 35m
    $65–170

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    6h
    $45–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    6h 20m
    $76–166

  4. Drive 297.2 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Milwaukeecar car 297.2 mi
    5h 4m
    $55–79

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    5h 19m
    $132–837

  6. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 10m
    $55–285

  7. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 7m
    $80–332

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    7h 52m
    $101–526

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    7h 22m
    $121–716

Effingham to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle K once daily. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 20m.

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