There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Effingham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
3h 34m$30–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 41m$55–140Drive 208.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Effinghamcar 208.8 mi
3h 34m$39–55Fly, 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 21m$70–328Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
5h 12m$42–68
Chicago Union Station to Effingham by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Effingham is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Effingham is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Effingham. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Effingham Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Effingham is 213 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Effingham without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $55.
The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chicago Union Station to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Effingham is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $40–65
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Effingham station.
Chicago Union Station to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Effingham is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Effingham.
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