There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Effingham by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationSaluki / ...
10h 35m$62–170Drive 246.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Effingham246.3 mi
4h 6m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationSaluki / ...
14h$120–217Fly, drive
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)CVG - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effingham
6h 57m$92–508Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghamChicago
11h 51m$101–256Bus, train via Homewood
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to ChicagoGreyhound US0120
- Take the train from Homewood to Effingham StationSaluki / ...
14h 11m$70–214
Cincinnati to Effingham by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Effingham is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Effingham is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Cincinnati to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati Union Terminal and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Cincinnati and Effingham is 495 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 35m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Cincinnati to Effingham, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cincinnati Union Terminal station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Effingham is to train which takes 14h and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 11h 51m.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h. Alternatively, 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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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Covington to Decatur Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Homewood to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $22–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–160
- Business Class
- $50–230
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–90
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cincinnati to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 3:28 PM in Cincinnati and 2:28 PM in Effingham.
Cincinnati to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Effingham is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Cincinnati to Effingham.
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