What is the cheapest way to get from Dallas to Effingham?

The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Effingham is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dallas to Effingham?

The fastest way to get from Dallas to Effingham is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs $85 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Dallas and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Commerce @ Griffin - E - Mb and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dallas and Effingham?

No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 47m.

How far is it from Dallas to Effingham?

The distance between Dallas and Effingham is 798 miles. The road distance is 733.5 miles.

How do I travel from Dallas to Effingham without a car?

The best way to get from Dallas to Effingham without a car is to bus which takes 15h 31m and costs $120 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Dallas to Effingham?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Dallas to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dallas to Effingham bus from?

Dallas to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dallas station.

Where do I catch the Dallas to Effingham train from?

Dallas to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.

Train or bus from Dallas to Effingham?

The best way to get from Dallas to Effingham is to bus which takes 15h 31m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $420 and takes 26h 47m.

Where does the Dallas to Effingham bus arrive?

Dallas to Effingham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Where does the Dallas to Effingham train arrive?

Dallas to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Dallas to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Effingham is 734 miles. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Dallas to Effingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Dallas to Effingham?

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Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 17+ hotels available in Effingham.

Dallas to Effingham - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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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 DFW - CMI
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
6h 34m
$86–388
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train
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1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane DFW - BMI
2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
9h 34m
$84–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dallas to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Milwaukee
15h 31m
$123–263
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
26h 47m
$145–417
Drive 729.3 mi
1. Drive from Dallas to Effinghamcar 729.3 mi
12h 7m
$134–193
Fly Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DAL - STL
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain
9h 30m
$140–662

Dallas to Effingham by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 793 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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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