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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 24m. 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 €17, and a bus costs an average of €67.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $63 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $85 (€67).
A train is $86 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $108 (€85).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
- 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, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Effingham, N 3rd St (Greyhound Bus Station), IL and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Effingham Station, Effingham, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Decatur Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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