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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Effingham by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal StationbusFlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham StationtrainSaluki / ...
    11h 4m
    $62–115

  2. Drive 509.1 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Effinghamcar509.1 mi
    9h 5m
    $93–135

  3. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeATL - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    8h 23m
    $82–378

  4. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeATL - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain
    9h 21m
    $286–634

  5. Fly to Nashville, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Nashville (BNA)planeATL - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain
    10h 56m
    $134–404

Atlanta to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Effingham. However, you can take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Effingham Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Atlanta to Effingham in around 9h 5m.

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