There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Fargo by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
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Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
best- Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Hector International Airport (FAR)DEC - FAR
7h 3m$243–1,331Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
18h 23m$118–399Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
17h 59m$137–292Drive 799 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Fargo799 mi
13h 44m$146–211Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)CMI - FAR
8h 20m$255–1,345Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)ORD - FAR
7h 56m$221–1,192
Effingham to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Fargo is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Fargo is to drive and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $240 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Fargo via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.
The distance between Effingham and Fargo is 699 miles. The road distance is 803.7 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Effingham to Fargo, including transfers.
Effingham to Fargo bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Effingham to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Fargo is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $400 and takes 18h 23m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
You can take a train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Fargo via Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Minneapolis in around 18h 23m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from Decatur Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $65–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Fargo bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Effingham to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Fargo is 804 miles. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Effingham to Fargo.
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