There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Ohio by 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, bus via Indianapolis
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
9h 4m$70–142Drive 316.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Columbus316.4 mi
5h 14m$58–84Train, bus
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
12h 40m$89–268Train, bus #2
- 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 Columbus
10h 5m$70–137
Effingham to Ohio by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Ohio is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Ohio is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Effingham and Ohio is 369 miles. The road distance is 318.3 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Ohio without a car is to train and bus via Indianapolis which takes 9h 4m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Effingham to Ohio, including transfers.
Ohio is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 8:30 AM in Effingham and 9:30 AM in Ohio.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Ohio is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Effingham to Ohio.
There are 508+ hotels available in Ohio.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Ohio, USA?
There is no direct connection from Effingham to Ohio. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Indianapolis, then take the bus to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Columbus - Mound St via Chicago Union Station, Toledo, and Toledo in around 12h 40m.
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
- $5–13
- 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
- $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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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