There are 4 ways to get from Chesterton to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Dune Park to 57th St.train Lakeshore
- Take the train from Homewood to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 12m$65–140Drive 221.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesterton to Effinghamcar 221.7 mi
3h 45m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
6h 17m$52–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
6h 40m$65–93
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesterton to Effingham is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chesterton to Effingham is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesterton to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Gary, IN and arriving at Effingham via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesterton to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Dune Park and arriving at Effingham Station via 55th - 56th - 57th St. and Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Chesterton and Effingham is 235 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.
The best way to get from Chesterton to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Chesterton to Effingham, including transfers.
Chesterton to Effingham bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary, IN station.
Chesterton to Effingham train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Dune Park station.
The best way to get from Chesterton to Effingham is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Effingham Station via Dune Park, 55th - 56th - 57th St., and Homewood in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Effingham via Dune Park, Gary, Gary, IN, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Dune Park to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chesterton to Effingham bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chesterton to Effingham train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at 57th St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesterton to Effingham is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Chesterton to Effingham.
There are 19+ hotels available in Effingham.