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How to get fromDuluth to Effinghamby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    15h 20m
    $101–369

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDLH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 10m
    $70–342

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus
    15h 33m
    $109–374

  4. Drive 629.7 mi

    1. Drive from Duluth to Effinghamcar629.7 mi
    11h
    $115–166

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeDLH - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    9h 43m
    $72–358

  6. Bus, train via Park Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    15h 45m
    $93–284

Duluth to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Duluth to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 15h 33m.

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