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How to get fromChicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Effinghamby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Effingham by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    3h 21m
    $74–331

  2. Line 56 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    6h 1m
    $36–68

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 35m
    $62–135

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Effinghamrideshare rideshare 213.4 mi
    4h 4m

  5. Drive 213.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Effinghamcar car 213.4 mi
    4h 4m
    $39–57

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    5h 20m
    $78–341

  7. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from O'Hare to Cicero-Forest Parksubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    6h 26m
    $46–73

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Effingham by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from O'Hare to Effingham via Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 1m.

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