Rome2Rio

How to get fromEffingham to Rockfordby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Rockford

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Rockford by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 6m
    $77–133

  2. Drive 239.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Rockfordcar car 239.4 mi
    4h 50m
    $44–64

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    7h
    $104–196

  4. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 6m
    $78–346

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    6h 36m
    $72–128

  6. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 57m
    $107–399

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Effingham to Rockford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Rockford via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 6h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers