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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average $23 (€18).
A train is $84 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average $105 (€83).
Other travel options to Effingham, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Effingham, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Effingham Station, Effingham, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Effingham, N 3rd St (Greyhound Bus Station), IL.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Decatur Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Effingham, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Effingham, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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