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

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  1. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)planeCMI - DFW
    6h 19m
    $91–387

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Dallas JeffersonbusChicago
    14h 35m
    $120–260

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DallastrainTexas Eagle
    26h 39m
    $151–679

  4. Drive 728.9 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Dallascar728.9 mi
    12h
    $133–193

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

    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 Dallas (DAL)planeSTL - DAL
    8h 48m
    $135–670

  6. Train, bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)planeBMI - DFW
    9h 28m
    $92–416

Effingham to Dallas by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Dallas Jefferson once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 14h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Dallas via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 39m.

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