There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Forest Park by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, subway, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
4h 16m$41–61Drive 209.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Forest Parkcar 209.8 mi
3h 37m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 41m$115–177Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway
5h 11m$88–308Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
5h 18m$52–73Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
5h 50m$74–379
Effingham to Forest Park by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Forest Park is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Forest Park is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Forest Park. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Forest Park. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Forest Park via Racine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Effingham and Forest Park is 222 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Forest Park without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Effingham to Forest Park, including transfers.
Effingham to Forest Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Forest Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Forest Park is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Forest Park, Cook County, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Forest Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $40–65
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Effingham to Forest Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham to Forest Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Forest Park is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Effingham to Forest Park.
There are 1454+ hotels available in Forest Park.