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How to get fromCincinnati to Effinghamby bus, train, car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Effingham by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationtrainSaluki / ...
    10h 50m
    $70–173

  2. Drive 246.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Effinghamcar246.3 mi
    4h 6m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
    13h 10m
    $82–238

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeCVG - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    6h 58m
    $92–508

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghambusChicago
    11h 51m
    $101–256

  6. Bus, train via Homewood

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to ChicagobusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Effingham StationtrainSaluki / ...
    14h 11m
    $70–214

Cincinnati to Effingham by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 11h 51m.

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