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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Edwardsville is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Edwardsville is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $15 - $22.

How far is it from Effingham to Edwardsville?

The distance between Effingham and Edwardsville is 230 miles. The road distance is 84 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Edwardsville without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Effingham to Edwardsville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Effingham to Edwardsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Edwardsville is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Effingham to Edwardsville.

Where can I stay near Edwardsville?

There are 67+ hotels available in Edwardsville.

Effingham to Edwardsville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Edwardsville by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 19m
$80–118
Drive 83.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Effingham to Edwardsvillecar 83.5 mi
1h 28m
$16–22
Train, bus via Bloomington
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Stationtrain
6h 38m
$74–126
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 6m
$84–118

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Effingham to Edwardsville.

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Edwardsville, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Edwardsville. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, take the bus to St. Louis, then take the taxi to Edwardsville. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Edwardsville via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal, and Alton Station in around 6h 38m.

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