There are 4 ways to get from Toledo to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union StationFloridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationSaluki / ...
9h 4m$82–235Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Toledo to Shipshewana
- Take the bus from Shipshewana to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
12h 27m$55–202Bus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghamChicago
11h 16m$82–240Drive 361.6 mi
- Drive from Toledo to Effingham361.6 mi
6h 9m$66–96
Toledo to Effingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toledo to Effingham is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Toledo to Effingham is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Toledo to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Toledo Bus Stop and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Toledo to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Toledo and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Toledo and Effingham is 435 miles. The road distance is 363.7 miles.
The best way to get from Toledo to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs $80 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Toledo to Effingham, including transfers.
Toledo to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Toledo Bus Stop station.
Toledo to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Toledo station.
The best way to get from Toledo to Effingham is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs $80 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $240 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Toledo, OH, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Toledo to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 11h 16m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Shipshewana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Shipshewana to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Toledo to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham is 1h behind Toledo. It is currently 4:11 PM in Toledo and 3:11 PM in Effingham.
Toledo to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toledo to Effingham is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Toledo to Effingham.
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