There are 3 ways to get from Alsip to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Alsip to Effingham by bus and subway
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The cheapest way to get from Alsip to Effingham is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Alsip to Effingham is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Alsip to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Cicero Ave & 123rd St and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Western Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Alsip to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Homewood and arriving at Effingham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Alsip and Effingham is 187 miles. The road distance is 193.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alsip to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Alsip to Effingham, including transfers.
Alsip to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Alsip to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Homewood station.
The best way to get from Alsip to Effingham is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Alsip, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Homewood to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Homewood to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $40–65
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Alsip to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Alsip to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alsip to Effingham is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Alsip to Effingham.
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