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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 Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    11h 8m
    $58–122

  2. Drive 507.9 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Atlantacar car 507.9 mi
    9h 6m
    $93–134

  3. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DEC - ATL
    8h 37m
    $79–379

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

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BMI - ATL
    7h 40m
    $81–367

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

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane STL - ATL
    8h 20m
    $247–563

Effingham to Atlanta by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 6m.

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