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Chicago to Effingham bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 23 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Effingham. The fastest takes 3 hours 25 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:15 AM and the last at 10:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 23
- Fastest trip
- 3h 25m
- First departure
- 8:15 AM
- Last departure
- 10:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | 11:56 AM | 3h 41m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 7:47 PM | 3h 42m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 12:01 AM +1 day | 3h 56m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:30 PM | 1:55 AM +1 day | 3h 25m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Effingham W Fayette Ave | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Effingham The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Effingham
Return trip: Effingham to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Effingham?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 42 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Effingham?
The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Effingham?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Effingham leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.