How to Travel from
Effingham to Elgin
by Rideshare or Car
Two ways to Travel from Effingham to Elgin
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Cheapest
By car (841 km)
8 h 29 min
841 km.
from $46
Other
Rideshare
8 h 29 min
841 km.
from $10.97
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$560.50
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$471.33
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Decatur Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$254.77
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$471.33
GoJet Airlines
Website:
gojetairlines.com/
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$280.25
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$121.02
Train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.46–$82.80
Metra
Phone:
+1 312-322-6777
Website:
metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.33–$9.55
Chicago Transit (CTA)
Phone:
+1 888-968-7282
Website:
transitchicago.com/
Bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station to Archer
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Effingham to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$95.54
Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.31–$114.65
Pace Bus
Bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.80–$3.95
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.27–$1.91
Peoria Charter Coach Company
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.23–$58.60
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Effingham to Elgin?
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Elgin is to drive which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 4h 3m.
What is the fastest way to get from Effingham to Elgin?
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Elgin is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Elgin?
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Archer/72nd Ct. and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Is there a direct train between Effingham and Elgin?
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Effingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
How far is it from Effingham to Elgin?
The distance between Effingham and Elgin is 380 km. The road distance is 385.6 km.
How do I travel from Effingham to Elgin without a car?
The best way to get from Effingham to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $27.17 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Effingham to Elgin?
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Effingham to Elgin, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Effingham to Elgin bus from?
Effingham to Elgin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Where do I catch the Effingham to Elgin train from?
Effingham to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Amtrak Station.
Train or bus from Effingham to Elgin?
The best way to get from Effingham to Elgin is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $27.17 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 62 bus and line 330 bus, which costs $42.39 - $103.26 and takes 7h 22m.
Where does the Effingham to Elgin bus arrive?
Effingham to Elgin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Where does the Effingham to Elgin train arrive?
Effingham to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Can I drive from Effingham to Elgin?
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Elgin is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Effingham to Elgin.
Where can I stay near Elgin?
There are 133+ hotels available in Elgin. Prices start at $38.21 per night.
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