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How to get fromEffingham to Forest Parkby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Forest Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 46m
    $55–121

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    5h 10m
    $37–68

  3. Drive  209.8 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Forest Parkcar car 209.8 mi
    3h 37m
    $39–56

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway

    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 subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway subway
    5h 8m
    $69–309

  5. Bus via California & 35th Street

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    5h 20m
    $52–73

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    5h 58m
    $73–392

Effingham to Forest Park by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Forest Park, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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