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How to get fromNaperville to Effinghamby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Effingham by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    5h 38m
    $35–71

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 45m
    $70–136

  3. Drive 202.6 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Effinghamcar car 202.6 mi
    3h 51m
    $37–54

  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 Effinghamcar car
    5h 22m
    $54–299

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    7h 2m
    $61–167

  6. Train, line 330 bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the train from Naperville to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $84–346

Naperville to Effingham by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Naperville to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 45m. 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.

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