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There are 9 ways to get from Appleton to Effingham by plane, car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to Decatur Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeATW - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    5h 1m
    $74–348

  2. Drive 392.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Effinghamcar392.9 mi
    6h 54m
    $72–104

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus
    10h 36m
    $209–400

  4. Taxi, bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 59m
    $194–340

  5. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeGRB - DEC
    3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    6h 37m
    $155–443

  6. Fly Appleton International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeATW - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 15m
    $85–356

  7. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeGRB - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 26m
    $166–461

  8. Taxi, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit, WItaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit, WI to Milwaukeebus103
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus
    10h 37m
    $218–398

  9. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 40m
    $179–265

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Effingham. However, you can take the taxi to Appleton International Airport (ATW) airport, fly to Decatur Airport (DEC), then drive to Effingham. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Green Bay Amtrak Station, take the bus to Milwaukee, walk to Water & Chicago - Circle K, then take the bus to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham.

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