Next train departures

Next departures from Chicago to Effingham on 17 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	20:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 55m	00:00	Effingham, IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Chicago to Effingham on 18 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 42m	19:47	Effingham, IL	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 41m	11:56	Effingham, IL	Fastest
Train	08:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 41m	11:56	Effingham, IL	No tags
Train	20:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 55m	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags
Train	20:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 55m	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Effingham on 19 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	15h 45m	00:00	Effingham, IL	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 41m	11:56	Effingham, IL	Fastest
Train	08:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 41m	11:56	Effingham, IL	No tags
Train	16:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 42m	19:47	Effingham, IL	No tags
Train	20:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 55m	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Effingham on 20 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 42m	19:47	Effingham, IL	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 41m	11:56	Effingham, IL	Fastest
Train	08:15	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 41m	11:56	Effingham, IL	No tags
Train	16:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 42m	19:47	Effingham, IL	No tags
Train	20:05	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 55m	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Effingham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just A$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 55mAverage duration

317 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceA$56 - A$210	Average duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceA$29 - A$439	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

15/04

A$38

16/04

A$105

Today

A$97

18/04

A$50

19/04

A$60

20/04

A$50

21/04

No data

22/04

No data

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Effingham was searched and found on 15 Apr 2026 with a price of A$38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Effingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from A$38 to A$298 for a train ticket from Chicago to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at A$50, which is on 2026-04-18.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Effingham?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 15m	Avg priceA$173	Daily departures7
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 55m	Avg priceA$45	Daily departures4

The best way to travel between Chicago and Effingham is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost A$45 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from A$29. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Effingham, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Effingham in about 3h 55m – that's the fastest way to get there!