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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    5h 32m
    $70–139

  2. Drive 198.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Auroracar car 198.7 mi
    3h 57m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, train via Naperville Amtrak Station

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    6h 28m
    $43–83

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 19m
    $78–301

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    6h 42m
    $66–168

Effingham to Aurora by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Aurora via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 32m.

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