There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Altamont by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
3h 40m$62–101Drive 222.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Altamontcar 222.8 mi
3h 43m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 58m$94–176Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Altamontcar
4h 36m$48–292Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Milwaukee
5h 45m$90–208Fly 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 24m$108–383
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Altamont is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Altamont is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Altamont. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Effingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Altamont station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Effingham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Chicago and Altamont is 226 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Altamont without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chicago to Altamont, including transfers.
Chicago to Altamont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Altamont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Altamont is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Altamont, Effingham County, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 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
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Altamont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Effingham station.
Chicago to Altamont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Altamont is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Chicago to Altamont.
There are 18+ hotels available in Altamont.