What is the cheapest way to get from Effingham to Northbrook?

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Northbrook is to train which costs $29 - $65 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Effingham to Northbrook?

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Northbrook is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Northbrook?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Northbrook via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Effingham to Northbrook?

The distance between Effingham and Northbrook is 222 miles. The road distance is 228.1 miles.

How do I travel from Effingham to Northbrook without a car?

The best way to get from Effingham to Northbrook without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $29 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Effingham to Northbrook?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Effingham to Northbrook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Northbrook train from?

Effingham to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.

Train or bus from Effingham to Northbrook?

The best way to get from Effingham to Northbrook is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Effingham to Northbrook train arrive?

Effingham to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Effingham to Northbrook?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Northbrook is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Effingham to Northbrook.

Where can I stay near Northbrook?

There are 256+ hotels available in Northbrook.

Effingham to Northbrook - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 12m
$30–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
6h 29m
$62–161
Drive 226.8 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Northbrookcar 226.8 mi
4h 4m
$42–60
Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 33m
$49–249
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
5h 18m
$60–265

Effingham to Northbrook by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

5h 12mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.8 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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 $25–60 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 54m.

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