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How to get fromRochester to Effinghamby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or train

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

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ROC - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    7h 14m
    $118–586

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    16h 24m
    $91–270

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus
    20h 16m
    $130–321

  4. Drive 705.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Effinghamcar car 705.3 mi
    12h 1m
    $129–186

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ROC - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $130–605

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $177–588

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    7h 56m
    $134–645

Rochester to Effingham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 20h 16m.

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