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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    8h 45m
    $51–115

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    10h 11m
    $130–289

  3. Drive 417.6 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Detroitcar car 417.6 mi
    7h 14m
    $77–111

  4. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DEC - DTW
    6h 28m
    $63–348

  5. Bus via Detroit Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    9h 5m
    $69–135

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane STL - DTW
    6h 19m
    $242–637

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    7h 32m
    $236–475

Effingham to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 11m.

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