There are 3 ways to get from Effingham to Beardstown by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Beardstowntaxi
4h 47m$145–188Drive 132.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Beardstowncar 132.1 mi
3h 12m$25–35Train, bus, taxi via Springfield
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Emporia & Mesa to Beardstowntaxi
5h 48m$137–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Beardstown is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Beardstown is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Effingham and Beardstown is 202 miles. The road distance is 132.9 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Beardstown without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Effingham to Beardstown, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Beardstown is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Effingham to Beardstown.
There are one+ hotels available in Beardstown.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Beardstown, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Effingham to Beardstown. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, then take the taxi to Beardstown. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Beardstown in around 3h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
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