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

The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Effingham is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Naperville to Effingham is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Naperville and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Naperville and Effingham?

No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Naperville to Effingham?

The distance between Naperville and Effingham is 229 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Naperville to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $30 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Naperville to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Naperville to Effingham bus from?

Naperville to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.

Where do I catch the Naperville to Effingham train from?

Naperville to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.

Train or bus from Naperville to Effingham?

The best way to get from Naperville to Effingham is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 7h.

Where does the Naperville to Effingham bus arrive?

Naperville to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Where does the Naperville to Effingham train arrive?

Naperville to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Naperville to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Effingham is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Naperville to Effingham.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 16+ hotels available in Effingham.

Naperville to Effingham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 45m
$30–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 54m
$53–76
Drive 202.6 mi
1. Drive from Naperville to Effinghamcar 202.6 mi
3h 51m
$37–54
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
5h 47m
$53–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
7h
$61–167
Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
6h 23m
$60–296

Naperville to Effingham by train

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Distance: 227.8 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Naperville to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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