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How to get fromEffingham to Independenceby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    7h 55m
    $87–191

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    8h 28m
    $57–111

  3. Drive 332.5 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Independencecar car 332.5 mi
    5h 40m
    $61–88

  4. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    7h 51m
    $390–734

  5. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DEC - MCI
    8h 56m
    $101–566

  6. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMI - MCI
    9h 46m
    $122–614

Effingham to Independence by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 8h 28m.

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