There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Valparaiso by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaisobus Greyhound US0120S
5h 40m$39–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaisobus Greyhound US0120S
6h 20m$71–146Drive 209.3 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Valparaisocar 209.3 mi
3h 49m$39–56Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brownbus ChicaGO Dash
7h 10m$62–169
Effingham to Valparaiso by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Valparaiso is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Valparaiso is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Valparaiso. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Valparaiso via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Effingham and Valparaiso is 262 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Valparaiso without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Effingham to Valparaiso, including transfers.
Effingham to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Valparaiso is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Effingham to Valparaiso.
Book your Effingham to Valparaiso bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Valparaiso, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Effingham to Valparaiso via Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- 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
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
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