There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Effingham by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
5h 50m$36–62Drive 185.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Effinghamcar 185.9 mi
3h 16m$34–49Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 2m$51–127Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
7h 16m$49–80
Joliet to Effingham by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Effingham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Effingham is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Herion Way at Wheeler, Western Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Joliet and Effingham is 254 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Effingham without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Joliet to Effingham, including transfers.
Joliet to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Effingham is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Effingham Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Joliet to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Joliet to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Effingham is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Joliet to Effingham.
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