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

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Effingham is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Effingham is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Kankakee and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Kankakee to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Chestnut & N. Schuyler and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Effingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kankakee and arriving at Effingham Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Effingham?

The distance between Kankakee and Effingham is 144 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kankakee to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $18 - $55.

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

The train from Kankakee to Effingham Station takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Effingham bus from?

Kankakee to Effingham bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, depart from Chestnut & N. Schuyler station.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Effingham train from?

Kankakee to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.

Train or bus from Kankakee to Effingham?

The best way to get from Kankakee to Effingham is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $18 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 3 bus and bus, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Kankakee to Effingham bus arrive?

Kankakee to Effingham bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, arrive at Stop 340157 station.

Where does the Kankakee to Effingham train arrive?

Kankakee to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Effingham is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Kankakee to Effingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 18+ hotels available in Effingham.

Kankakee to Effingham - 3 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kankakee to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Effingham StationSaluki / ...
2h 29m
$18–55
Line 3 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Stop 3401573
2. Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghamChicago
4h 14m
$46–151
Drive 150.7 mi
1. Drive from Kankakee to Effingham150.7 mi
2h 25m
$28–40

Kankakee to Effingham by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

2h 29mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kankakee to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–55 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Stop 340157 and Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee in around 4h 14m.

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