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

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DFW - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $96–406

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DFW - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $82–400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Milwaukee
    15h 28m
    $123–263

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    26h 47m
    $256–588

  5. Drive 729.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Effinghamcar car 729.3 mi
    12h 6m
    $134–193

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

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DAL - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 30m
    $153–814

Dallas to Effingham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration26h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 47m.

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