There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Vandalia by bus, taxi, train, 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, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
- Take the taxi from Effingham to Vandaliataxi
4h$102–150Drive 241.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Vandaliacar 241.5 mi
4h 3m$45–64Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Vandaliataxi
4h 18m$139–221Bus, taxi via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Milwaukee
- Take the taxi from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Vandaliataxi
6h 5m$130–258
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Vandalia is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Vandalia is to bus and taxi which takes 4h and costs $100 - $150.
The distance between Illinois and Vandalia is 244 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Vandalia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Illinois to Vandalia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Vandalia is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Illinois to Vandalia.
There are five+ hotels available in Vandalia.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Vandalia, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Illinois to Vandalia. However, you can take the bus to Effingham then take the taxi to Vandalia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Effingham Station then take the taxi to Vandalia.
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
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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