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

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There are 8 ways to get from Effingham to Madison by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    8h 5m
    $55–109

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    8h 29m
    $76–163

  3. Drive 306.3 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Madisoncar car 306.3 mi
    5h 53m
    $56–81

  4. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DEC - MSN
    5h 55m
    $63–408

  5. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    8h 55m
    $88–192

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    9h 41m
    $82–206

  7. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CMI - MSN
    7h 23m
    $90–446

  8. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 45m
    $116–361

Effingham to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 8h 5m.

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