There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to O'Hare by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 45m$68–136Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
4h 50m$36–68Drive 213.6 mi
- Drive from Effingham to O'Harecar 213.6 mi
4h 1m$39–57Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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
3h 50m$72–294Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
5h 51m$64–164Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway
5h 48m$78–403Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
5h 46m$76–302
Effingham to O'Hare by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to O'Hare is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to O'Hare is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $70 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Chicago via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Cumberland via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Effingham and O'Hare is 216 miles. The road distance is 214.8 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to O'Hare without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Effingham to O'Hare, including transfers.
Effingham to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to O'Hare is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
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
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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 - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to O'Hare is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Effingham to O'Hare.
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