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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Effinghamby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Effingham by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    6h 1m
    $44–65

  2. Drive  230.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Effinghamcar car 230.8 mi
    4h 48m
    $43–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 11m
    $119–180

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    5h 57m
    $91–350

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    8h 25m
    $47–75

Crystal Lake to Effingham by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Effingham Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Archer/Harlem, Archer & Neva Terminal, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Chicago in around 8h 25m.

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