There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
4h 38m$97–543Bus via Michigan & Washington (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
5h 15m$36–68Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- 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
5h 38m$80–343Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
4h 54m$60–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 28m$66–148Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Effingham201.6 mi
3h 26mDrive 201.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effinghamcar 201.6 mi
3h 26m$37–54
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Western Orange Line Station and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Effingham is 368 miles. The road distance is 202.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Effingham.
There are 18+ hotels available in Effingham.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Effingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.