There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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 48m$73–116Drive 227.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Saint Elmocar 227.5 mi
3h 52m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 6m$111–185Fly 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 Saint Elmocar
4h 36m$48–292Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Milwaukee
5h 53m$100–223Fly 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 32m$124–393
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $70 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Saint Elmo. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Effingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Saint Elmo station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Effingham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Chicago and Saint Elmo is 230 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo, including transfers.
Chicago to Saint Elmo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Saint Elmo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Saint Elmo, 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 $65–130 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
- $65–130
- 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 Saint Elmo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Effingham station.
Chicago to Saint Elmo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Saint Elmo is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Chicago to Saint Elmo.
There are five+ hotels available in Saint Elmo.