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

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There are 5 ways to get from Schaumburg to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 50m
    $69–148

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    5h 50m
    $34–73

  3. Drive 222.8 mi

    1. Drive from Schaumburg to Effinghamcar car 222.8 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–59

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    4h 46m
    $80–341

  5. Line 330 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Archer/Harlembus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    7h 5m
    $61–168

Schaumburg to Effingham by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Schaumburg, 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.

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