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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 £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 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 train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £35.
Distance: 313 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 20:053h31Chicago, IL23:36Effingham, IL£761One-way0 changes
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- 20:053h31Chicago, IL23:36Effingham, IL£761One-way0 changes
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- 20:053h31Chicago, IL23:36Effingham, IL£761One-way0 changes
Other options
- 8:153h41Chicago, IL11:56Effingham, IL£761One-way0 changes
- 16:053h42Chicago, IL19:47Effingham, IL£761One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL
Travel to Effingham, 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 Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average £35.
A train is £64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Effingham, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Coach takes on average 4h 15m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Decatur Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Effingham, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Chicago Transit (CTA) to go to Effingham, IL by coach.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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