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

The cheapest way to get from Defiance to Effingham is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Defiance to Effingham is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Defiance to Effingham?

The distance between Defiance and Effingham is 400 miles. The road distance is 310.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Defiance to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs $120 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Defiance to Effingham, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Defiance and Effingham?

Effingham is 1h behind Defiance. It is currently 8:39 AM in Defiance and 7:39 AM in Effingham.

Can I drive from Defiance to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Defiance to Effingham is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Defiance to Effingham.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 18+ hotels available in Effingham.

Defiance to Effingham - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Defiance to Effingham by train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak StationSaluki / ...
9h
$121–211
Drive 309.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Defiance to Effingham309.1 mi
5h 15m
$57–82
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Defiance to Van Wert
2. Take the bus from Van Wert to Chicago
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
11h 23m
$172–335
Taxi, fly to Decatur Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Defiance to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)FWA - DEC
3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effingham
6h 20m
$215–573
Taxi, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Defiance to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)FWA - CMI
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Station
6h 49m
$226–589

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.1 mi
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Defiance, OH, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Defiance to Effingham Amtrak Station via Bryan Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h.

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