What is the cheapest way to get from Effingham to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Boston is to train and bus which costs $170 - $310 and takes 30h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Effingham to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Boston is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.

How far is it from Effingham to Boston?

The distance between Effingham and Boston is 1010 miles. The road distance is 1056.6 miles.

How do I travel from Effingham to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Effingham to Boston without a car is to train which takes 26h 53m and costs $110 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Effingham to Boston?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Effingham to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Boston train from?

Effingham to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.

What is the time difference between Effingham and Boston?

Boston is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 6:03 PM in Effingham and 7:03 PM in Boston.

Where does the Effingham to Boston train arrive?

Effingham to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Effingham to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Boston is 1057 miles. It takes approximately 18h 42m to drive from Effingham to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Effingham to Boston?

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Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Boston.

Effingham to Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DEC - BOS
8h 1m
$111–566
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
26h 53m
$111–437
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus
4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
30h 37m
$171–307
Drive 1,050.4 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Bostoncar 1,050.4 mi
18h 42m
$192–277
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane CMI - BOS
6h 47m
$123–584
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
8h 9m
$142–674

Effingham to Boston by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

26h 53mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Effingham to Boston.

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Distance: 1,004.5 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 53m.

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