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How to get fromGlen Ellyn to Vandaliaby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Glen Ellyn to Vandalia by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the taxi from Effingham to Vandaliataxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $108–158

  2. Drive 230.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Vandaliacar car 230.5 mi
    4h 38m
    $43–61

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Vandaliataxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $143–228

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Vandaliacar car
    5h 23m
    $56–302

  5. Bus, taxi via 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    2. Take the taxi from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Vandaliataxi taxi
    7h 33m
    $131–257

  6. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    2. Drive from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Vandaliacar car
    5h 32m
    $58–304

  7. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Vandaliataxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $159–436

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Glen Ellyn to Vandalia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, IL, USA and Vandalia, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Glen Ellyn to Vandalia. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Effingham, then take the taxi to Vandalia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Effingham Station, then take the taxi to Vandalia.

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