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4.6Travel Information between Effingham, IL and Chicago, IL
 Distance | 193 miles (312 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $16 - $25 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $16 (€15) • 3 h 51 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $25 (€22) • 3 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Travel 193 miles (312 km) by train or bus between Effingham, IL and Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL.
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How to get from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL.
There are 2 travel options between Effingham, IL and Chicago, IL. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $16 (€15) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:
A train is $8 (€8) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $25 (€22) from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL.
Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().
The quickest way to travel to Chicago, IL from Effingham, IL is by bus, which takes on average 3 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Chicago, IL by train takes 3 h 51 min on average.
The Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL distance is around 193 miles (312 km).
The average frequency per day from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 2 flights a day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Chicago, IL from Effingham, IL as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL:
The following travel companies offer services from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Chicago, IL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for $41 (€37).
- Amtrak can get you to Chicago, IL by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL for $16 (€15) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Chicago, IL with.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.
Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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