There are 4 ways to get from Cincinnati to Effingham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
7h 35m$43–83Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
7h 40m$35–120Drive 246.3 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Effinghamcar 246.3 mi
4h 8m$45–65Fly, drive
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane CVG - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
7h 6m$82–438
Cincinnati to Effingham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Effingham is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Effingham is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Effingham via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Effingham is 305 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Effingham without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 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 bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Effingham is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 7:43 PM in Cincinnati and 6:43 PM in Effingham.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Effingham is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Cincinnati to Effingham.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Effingham via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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