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

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

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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 DetroittrainWolverine
    10h 11m
    $81–229

  2. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)planeDEC - DTW
    9h 28m
    $63–328

  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, IN to Detroit, MIbus
    10h 30m
    $67–152

  4. Drive 417.6 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Detroitcar417.6 mi
    7h 11m
    $77–111

  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 Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    12h 27m
    $94–266

  6. 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 Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    8h 27m
    $107–534

Effingham to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Detroit Bus Station via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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