There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationSaluki / ...
8h 59m$74–202Bus, fly, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)DTW - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effingham
6h 39m$68–343Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to ChicagoFlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghamChicago
10h 12m$87–251Drive 403.6 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Effingham403.6 mi
6h 47m$74–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
11h 45m$85–186
Ann Arbor to Effingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Effingham is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Effingham is to bus and fly and drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Effingham is 445 miles. The road distance is 405.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $70 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Ann Arbor to Effingham, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Effingham is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $70 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago, State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, California & 35th Street, and Chicago in around 10h 12m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28–90
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Effingham is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 4:07 PM in Ann Arbor and 3:07 PM in Effingham.
Ann Arbor to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Effingham is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Ann Arbor to Effingham.
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