There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
4h 23m$73–402Drive 201 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 201 mi
3h 23m$37–53Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
4h 54m$75–299Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 32m$69–139Bus via Harrison & Jefferson (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
4h 45m$38–66Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
5h 14m$61–161Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Effingham to Chicago Midway-MDW201 mi
3h 23m
Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus via Harrison & Jefferson which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Harrison & Jefferson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Effingham and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 369 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Harrison & Jefferson, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Effingham to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Effingham to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1082+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Effingham and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.