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How to get fromEffingham to Lake Forestby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Lake Forest 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 OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    5h 37m
    $72–140

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    5h 39m
    $40–69

  3. Drive 235.7 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Lake Forestcar car 235.7 mi
    4h 13m
    $43–63

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

    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 Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 10m
    $77–301

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    6h 11m
    $65–168

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 55m
    $80–413

Effingham to Lake Forest by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 37m. 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.

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