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Compare train and flight for Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $156 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $194 (€160).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 392 Illini5:54 PM3h51Effingham Station, Effingham, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 392 Illini5:54 PM3h51Effingham Station, Effingham, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA50646:45 PM1h08Decatur Airport7:53 PMO'Hare International Airport$2111One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:00 AM3h20Effingham, IL4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2021One-way0 transfers
- UA50279:37 AM1h08Decatur Airport10:45 AMO'Hare International Airport$3161One-way0 transfers
AA347611:37 AM1h11University of Illinois Airport12:48 PMO'Hare International Airport$4721One-way0 transfers- AA34216:08 AM1h15University of Illinois Airport7:23 AMO'Hare International Airport$4721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $156 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $194 (€160).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
- 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 Effingham, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Effingham Station, Effingham, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Effingham, N 3rd St (Greyhound Bus Station), IL and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Decatur Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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