What is the cheapest way to get from Effingham to Gurnee?

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Gurnee is to bus and train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Effingham to Gurnee?

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Gurnee is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Gurnee?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Grand Ave & Ferndale St via 2107 Belvidere Rd and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Gurnee?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Effingham to Gurnee?

The distance between Effingham and Gurnee is 260 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.

How do I travel from Effingham to Gurnee without a car?

The best way to get from Effingham to Gurnee without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $60 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Effingham to Gurnee?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Effingham to Gurnee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Gurnee bus from?

Effingham to Gurnee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Gurnee train from?

Effingham to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.

Train or bus from Effingham to Gurnee?

The best way to get from Effingham to Gurnee is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Effingham to Gurnee bus arrive?

Effingham to Gurnee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where does the Effingham to Gurnee train arrive?

Effingham to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Effingham to Gurnee?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Gurnee is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Effingham to Gurnee.

Where can I stay near Gurnee?

There are 165+ hotels available in Gurnee.

Effingham to Gurnee - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Gurnee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
6h 2m
$63–164
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
6h 35m
$42–74
Train
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
6h 33m
$75–143
Drive 243.7 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Gurneecar 243.7 mi
4h 23m
$45–65
Drive to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
6h 6m
$49–251
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
7h 6m
$79–303

Effingham to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.4 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan once daily. Tickets cost $60–160 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 6h 33m.

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