There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Findlay by train (Amtrak), 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to ToledoFloridian / ...
10h 40m$133–304Drive 324.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Findlay324.9 mi
6h 4m$60–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authority
11h 24m$134–233Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lima TerminalChicago
13h 30m$130–287
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Findlay is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Findlay is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs $55 - $90.
The distance between Effingham and Findlay is 480 miles. The road distance is 326.8 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Findlay without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Effingham to Findlay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Effingham to Findlay is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $130 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 13h 30m.
Findlay is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 1:42 AM in Effingham and 2:42 AM in Findlay.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Findlay is 327 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Effingham to Findlay.
There are 17+ hotels available in Findlay.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Findlay, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Effingham Station to Findlay via Chicago Union Station, Toledo, Toledo, and Bowling Green in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Findlay via California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Jackson-Blue, Clinton-Blue, Chicago, Lima Terminal, and SumiRiko in around 13h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lima Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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