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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $203.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$203 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average $56.
A train is $154 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average $203.
Other travel options to Effingham, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
You'll arrive about 1h 51m sooner (1h 11m by flight vs 3h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $203 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:49 PM1h04Chicago, IL10:53 PMEffingham, IL$2051One-way0 transfers
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- 9:49 PM1h04Chicago, IL10:53 PMEffingham, IL$2051One-way0 transfers
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- 9:49 PM1h04Chicago, IL10:53 PMEffingham, IL$2051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average $56.
A train is $154 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average $203.
Other travel options to Effingham, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Decatur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Effingham Station, Effingham, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, 95th Red Line Station and arrive in Effingham, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Effingham, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Effingham, IL by bus.
- Travel with United to go to Effingham, IL by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
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