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There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Atlanta by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to CarbondaletrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521
    11h 8m
    $64–171

  2. Drive 507.9 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Atlantacar507.9 mi
    9h 1m
    $93–134

  3. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeDEC - ATL
    8h 42m
    $79–359

  4. Train, bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeBMI - ATL
    7h 45m
    $77–366

  5. Train, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeSTL - ATL
    8h 20m
    $292–667

Effingham to Atlanta by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Atlanta. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale Intermodal Station, then take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Atlanta in around 9h 1m.

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