There are 9 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Effingham by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
8h 28m$108–236Drive 354.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Effinghamcar 354.5 mi
6h 31m$65–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Milwaukee
8h 45m$95–235Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane MSN - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
7h 52m$120–535Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
9h 8m$83–167Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MSN - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
8h 33m$141–587Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
8h 19m$93–370Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
8h 20m$181–1,017Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
9h$118–422
Wisconsin Dells to Effingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Effingham is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Effingham is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin Dells station to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells Station and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Effingham is 396 miles. The road distance is 356.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Effingham, including transfers.
Wisconsin Dells to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wisconsin Dells Station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Effingham is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 9h 8m.
Wisconsin Dells to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Effingham is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Effingham.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Effingham via Wisconsin Dells and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $65–170
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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