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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Rochester is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Effingham to Rochester?

The distance between Effingham and Rochester is 691 miles. The road distance is 708.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 16h 21m and costs $90 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Effingham to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Rochester bus from?

Effingham to Rochester bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Rochester train from?

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

Train or bus from Effingham to Rochester?

The best way to get from Effingham to Rochester is to train which takes 16h 21m and costs $90 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $320 and takes 19h 57m.

Where does the Effingham to Rochester bus arrive?

Effingham to Rochester bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Effingham and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 2:02 PM in Effingham and 3:02 PM in Rochester.

Where does the Effingham to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Effingham to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Rochester is 708 miles. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Effingham to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Effingham to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 156+ hotels available in Rochester.

Effingham to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Rochester (ROC)plane DEC - ROC
7h 37m
$126–635
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 21m
$90–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
19h 57m
$123–319
Drive 704.3 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Rochestercar 704.3 mi
12h 4m
$129–186
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 Rochester (ROC)plane CMI - ROC
6h 31m
$138–653
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
8h 10m
$177–583
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
7h 41m
$147–743

Effingham to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

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16h 21mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.8 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Rochester Bus Stop via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 19h 57m.

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