There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Effingham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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 Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
6h 9m$37–69Drive 246.3 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Effinghamcar 246.3 mi
4h 8m$45–65Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane CVG - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
6h 57m$82–458Bus via Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
7h 50m$37–125Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane CVG - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
7h 26m$104–510
Cincinnati to Effingham by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Effingham is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 9m.
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 Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Effingham is 256 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 6h 9m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 Indianapolis station.
Effingham is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 9:37 AM in Cincinnati and 8:37 AM 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 Indianapolis and Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Covington to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Covington to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- 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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