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How to get fromEffingham to Akronby train, bus, car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Clevelandtrain
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus61
    13h 18m
    $99–240

  2. Drive 435.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Akroncar435.1 mi
    7h 22m
    $80–115

  3. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Akron Ohio Metro Transitbus
    14h 24m
    $120–204

  4. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Akron (CAK)planeDEC - CAK
    9h 27m
    $81–446

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagobusMilwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Akron Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    16h 6m
    $114–266

  6. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Akron (CAK)planeCMI - CAK
    8h 25m
    $93–451

Effingham to Akron by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Akron Bus Station via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 6m.

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