There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Altamont by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
3h 40m$62–100Drive 222.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Altamontcar 222.8 mi
3h 43m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 58m$94–176Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Milwaukee
5h 45m$90–208
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Altamont is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Altamont is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Altamont. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Effingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Altamont station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Effingham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Illinois and Altamont is 226 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Altamont without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Illinois to Altamont, including transfers.
Illinois to Altamont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Altamont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Altamont is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Altamont, Effingham County, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Altamont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Effingham station.
Illinois to Altamont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Altamont is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Illinois to Altamont.
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