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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Detroit is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Detroit is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Effingham to Detroit?

The distance between Effingham and Detroit is 483 miles. The road distance is 420 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs $70 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Effingham to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Detroit bus from?

Effingham to Detroit bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Detroit train from?

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

Train or bus from Effingham to Detroit?

The best way to get from Effingham to Detroit is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs $70 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Effingham to Detroit bus arrive?

Effingham to Detroit bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Effingham and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 10:23 PM in Effingham and 11:23 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Effingham to Detroit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Effingham to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Detroit is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Effingham to Detroit.

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

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 418+ hotels available in Detroit.

Effingham to Detroit - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
10h 11m
$70–217
Drive, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)plane DEC - DTW
9h 7m
$63–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
12h 27m
$89–246
Drive 417.6 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Detroitcar 417.6 mi
7h 15m
$77–111
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 Detroit Bus Stationbus
13h 5m
$76–187

Effingham to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

10h 11mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479.8 mi
Duration: 10h 11m

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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