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

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There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Northbrook by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 12m
    $59–124

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    5h 30m
    $41–78

  3. Drive 226.1 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Northbrookcar car 226.1 mi
    4h 6m
    $42–60

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

    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
    4h 25m
    $49–279

  5. Bus via Healy

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    6h 21m
    $63–161

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

    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
    5h 22m
    $75–327

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrooktrain train
    6h 48m
    $80–475

Effingham to Northbrook by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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