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How to get fromEffingham to O'Hareby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to O'Hare by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    4h 50m
    $35–56

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 52m
    $54–122

  3. Drive  213.6 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to O'Harecar car 213.6 mi
    4h 1m
    $39–57

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

    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
    3h 43m
    $67–288

  5. Bus via California & 35th Street

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    5h 50m
    $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 59m
    $73–388

  7. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    5h 34m
    $71–304

Effingham to O'Hare by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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