There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Muncie by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Champaign
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie, INbus
11h 44m$82–165Drive 198.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Munciecar 198.5 mi
3h 32m$37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie, INbus
12h 15m$78–133Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie, INbus
12h 44m$119–259
Effingham to Muncie by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Muncie is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Muncie is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Muncie. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Muncie, IN via California & 35th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, Chicago and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Effingham and Muncie is 436 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Muncie without a car is to train and bus via Champaign which takes 11h 44m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Effingham to Muncie, including transfers.
Effingham to Muncie bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Effingham to Muncie bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Muncie is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 1:24 PM in Effingham and 2:24 PM in Muncie.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Muncie is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Effingham to Muncie.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Muncie, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Muncie, IN via California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, State & 95th Street, Chicago, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 12h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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