There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Schaumburg by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
5h 36m$45–69Drive 223.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Schaumburgcar 223.2 mi
4h 1m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain Saluki / ...
5h 43m$105–162Train 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
4h 27m$91–320Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
6h 42m$54–76Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus
- 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 Rosemontsubway
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
6h 36m$83–443
Effingham to Schaumburg by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Schaumburg is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Schaumburg is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Northwest Transportation Center via Chicago Bus Station and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Rosemont via Homewood and Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Effingham and Schaumburg is 239 miles. The road distance is 224.5 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Schaumburg without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Effingham to Schaumburg, including transfers.
Effingham to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Schaumburg is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Schaumburg, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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Booking & Getting There
Effingham to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Schaumburg is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Effingham to Schaumburg.
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