There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells StationEmpire Builder / ...
8h 28m$61–189Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle KMilwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin DellsGreyhound US0150
9h$105–241Drive 353 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Wisconsin Dells353 mi
6h 35m$65–94Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)DEC - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
8h 56m$123–577Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)CMI - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
10h 1m$135–585Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
8h 26m$69–344Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
9h 13m$81–362
Effingham to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Effingham and Wisconsin Dells is 396 miles. The road distance is 355.1 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $60 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Effingham to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Effingham to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $60 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 9h.
Effingham to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Wisconsin Dells is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Effingham to Wisconsin Dells.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Effingham Station to Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Wisconsin Dells via Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 9h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $65–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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