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How to get fromEffingham to Schaumburgby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Schaumburg by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    5h 36m
    $43–67

  2. Drive  223.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Schaumburgcar car 223.2 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–59

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 44m
    $117–180

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    4h 28m
    $91–321

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    6h 42m
    $54–76

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 36m
    $77–392

  7. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    6h 11m
    $94–327

Effingham to Schaumburg by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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