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

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There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland AmtraktrainFloridian / ...
    10h 56m
    $106–239

  2. Drive 452.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Clevelandcar452.7 mi
    7h 39m
    $83–120

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    13h 25m
    $117–207

  4. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeDEC - CLE
    8h 10m
    $94–479

  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 Cleveland Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    13h 32m
    $89–256

  6. 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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeCMI - CLE
    7h 19m
    $101–497

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeORD - CLE
    7h 48m
    $176–557

Effingham to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Cleveland Bus Station via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 32m.

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