There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Effingham by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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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 58m$39–75Drive 185.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Effinghamcar 185.9 mi
3h 16m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Homewood to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 7m$62–129Train, fly, drive
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
5h 44m$54–298Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
7h 17m$64–175
Joliet to Effingham by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
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 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Effingham Station via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
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 58m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 Amtrak, depart from Homewood station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Effingham is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Homewood to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Homewood to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Joliet to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Joliet to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham 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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