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Compare train, bus, and flight for Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 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 bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $187.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$187 Average price | $54 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m 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 Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $136 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $187 (€155).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
You'll arrive about 1h 49m sooner (1h 11m by flight vs 3h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $187 (€155) compared to roughly $43 (€36) 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:00 AM3h20Effingham, IL4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$491One-way0 transfers
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- 1:00 AM3h20Effingham, IL4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$491One-way0 transfers
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- 1:00 AM3h20Effingham, IL4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $136 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $187 (€155).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
- Around 5 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Decatur Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Effingham Station, Effingham, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Effingham, IL and arrive in Chicago, 95th Red Line Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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