There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Effingham by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
11h 25m$84–150Drive 370.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Effinghamcar 370.6 mi
7h 6m$68–98Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ALO - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
7h 54m$107–422Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
11h 50m$104–210Bus via Cicero
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
12h 51m$97–158Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
7h 12m$107–389
Waterloo to Effingham by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Effingham is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Effingham is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Effingham via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Waterloo and Effingham is 556 miles. The road distance is 372.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Effingham without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Waterloo to Effingham, including transfers.
Waterloo to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Effingham is 373 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Waterloo to Effingham.
Book your Waterloo to Effingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Effingham via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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