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

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There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Schaumburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 23m
    $58–126

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    5h 31m
    $36–68

  3. Drive 223.2 mi

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

  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 25m
    $71–312

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    6h 43m
    $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
    $73–393

Effingham to Schaumburg by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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