There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Princeton by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Salle / Perubus Btw 1201
6h 28mDrive 190 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Princetoncar 190 mi
4h 8m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
6h 35m$95–201Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
8h 1m$89–219
Effingham to Princeton by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Princeton is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at La Salle / Peru via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Princeton station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Effingham and Princeton is 327 miles. The road distance is 191.1 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Princeton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Effingham to Princeton, including transfers.
Effingham to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Princeton is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Effingham to Princeton via Chicago and La Salle / Peru in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 35m.
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 Chicago Union Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago to La Salle / Peru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.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
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Princeton is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Effingham to Princeton.
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