There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 28m$68–145Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
6h 9m$32–68Drive 213.6 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Effinghamcar 213.6 mi
4h$39–57Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
4h 30m$78–338Bus via Cicero & 24th Place Terminal
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
6h 19m$60–168Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
6h 52m$104–593
O'Hare to Effingham by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Effingham is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Effingham is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Effingham. However, there are services departing from East River Rd & Berwyn and arriving at Effingham via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between O'Hare and Effingham is 216 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from O'Hare to Effingham, including transfers.
O'Hare to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
O'Hare to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Effingham is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- 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/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- 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
O'Hare to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Effingham station.
O'Hare to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Effingham is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from O'Hare to Effingham.
There are 18+ hotels available in Effingham.