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

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  1. Train, bus via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train
    10h 58m
    $96–245

  2. Drive 332.5 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 48m
    $77–151

  4. 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
    9h 20m
    $96–566

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Independence Stationtrain train
    12h 22m
    $119–272

  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
    10h 15m
    $119–608

Effingham to Independence by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Independence. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, take the bus to St. Louis, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Independence Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 12h 48m.

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