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Effingham to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 23 direct buses and trains a week from Effingham to Chicago. The fastest takes 3 hours 51 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:25 AM and the last at 5:54 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 23
- Fastest trip
- 3h 51m
- First departure
- 12:25 AM
- Last departure
- 5:54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 AM | 4:20 AM | 3h 55m | Daily | Effingham W Fayette Ave to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:10 AM | 9:15 AM | 4h 05m | Daily | Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:09 AM | 1:00 PM | 3h 51m | Daily | Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:54 PM | 9:45 PM | 3h 51m | Daily | Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Effingham
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Effingham
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Effingham to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 51 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Effingham to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:54 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Effingham to Chicago?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Effingham?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Effingham Amtrak Station and Effingham W Fayette Ave.