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How to get fromSheridan to Effinghamby train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sheridan to Effingham by train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 17m
    $122–229

  2. Drive 188.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheridan to Effinghamcar car 188.5 mi
    3h 49m
    $35–50

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sheridan to Plainfield Park-n-Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus bus 755
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    6h 40m
    $110–161

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    7h 31m
    $120–252

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sheridan to Effingham Station via Plano Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 17m.

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