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How to get fromDes Moines to Effinghamby plane, car, bus, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Effingham by plane, car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DSM - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    5h 36m
    $129–687

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    11h 55m
    $63–125

  3. Drive 376.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Effinghamcar car 376.2 mi
    8h 15m
    $69–100

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DSM - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    6h 6m
    $135–704

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    12h 55m
    $99–238

  6. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    12h 57m
    $68–145

Des Moines to Effingham by bus, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 12h 55m.

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