Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Effingham

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Effingham by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ROC - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    6h 33m
    $165–658

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Effinghambus bus
    17h 10m
    $127–192

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    16h 24m
    $433–666

  4. Drive  705.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Effinghamcar car 705.3 mi
    12h 6m
    $129–186

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ROC - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    7h 51m
    $178–800

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    7h 31m
    $214–745

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $197–588

  8. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ROC - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $168–664

  9. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ROC - SPI
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $179–673

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    17h 33m
    $366–564

Rochester to Effingham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Rochester to Effingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 669.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Effingham via Cleveland Bus Station and Columbus in around 17h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There