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How to get fromKankakee to Effinghamby train (Amtrak), bus or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Effingham StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2h 29m
    $18–55
  2. Line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Stop 340157bus3
    2. Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghambusChicago
    4h 14m
    $46–151
  3. Drive 150.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kankakee to Effinghamcar150.7 mi
    2h 25m
    $28–40

Kankakee to Effingham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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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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