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Compare train, coach and flight for Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL
Omio recommends booking the train 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 £39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 £39, while a flight costs an average of £148.
Distance: 313 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price | £148 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average £47.
A train is £109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average £148.
Other travel options to Effingham, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
Coach takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£7. The journey takes 3h 42m versus 3h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL
How to get to Effingham, IL from Chicago, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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.
21:49 1h04 Chicago, IL 22:53 Effingham, IL £146 1 One-way 0 changes
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21:49 1h04 Chicago, IL 22:53 Effingham, IL £146 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
21:49 1h04 Chicago, IL 22:53 Effingham, IL £146 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
13:45 1h20 Chicago, IL 15:05 Effingham, IL £150 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average £47.
A train is £109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average £148.
Other travel options to Effingham, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
Coach takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Effingham, IL as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Effingham Station, Effingham, IL.
- Coaches mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Effingham, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Decatur Airport.
- Travel with United to go to Effingham, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Effingham, IL by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Effingham, IL by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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