There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Rochelle by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rochellebus Greyhound US0145S
5h 23m$59–105Drive 214.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Rochellecar 214.5 mi
4h 21m$40–57Train
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
8h 3m$126–214Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rochellebus Greyhound US0155S / ...
6h 23m$56–99
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Rochelle is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Rochelle via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Effingham and Rochelle is 230 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Rochelle without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Effingham to Rochelle, including transfers.
Effingham to Rochelle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Rochelle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Rochelle, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Effingham Station to Rochelle via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Effingham to Rochelle via Chicago Bus Station and Rochelle in around 6h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.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 Chicago Bus Station to Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Rochelle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham to Rochelle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Rochelle is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Effingham to Rochelle.
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