There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Kenosha by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
6h 33m$75–143Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
6h 35m$43–73Drive 258.7 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Kenoshacar 258.7 mi
4h 51m$48–69Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
6h 6m$49–250Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
6h 48m$66–168Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane STL - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
6h 35m$505–897Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
7h 6m$79–303
Effingham to Kenosha by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Kenosha is to bus and train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Kenosha is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Kenosha. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Sheridan Rd & Washington St via 2107 Belvidere Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Kenosha. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Kenosha via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Effingham and Kenosha is 253 miles. The road distance is 260.3 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Kenosha without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Effingham to Kenosha, including transfers.
Effingham to Kenosha bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Effingham to Kenosha train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Kenosha is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Kenosha, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Effingham Station to Kenosha via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- 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
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Clybourn to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Clybourn to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $60–160
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $6–14
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Kenosha bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Effingham to Kenosha train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Kenosha is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Effingham to Kenosha.
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