There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Ohio by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
8h 50m$55–85Drive 316.4 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Columbuscar 316.4 mi
5h 21m$58–84Bus, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane STL - CLE
5h 40m$514–932Bus, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane STL - CMH
5h 53m$108–582Bus, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
8h 21m
Effingham to Ohio by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Ohio is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Ohio is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Effingham and arriving at Columbus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Effingham and Ohio is 326 miles. The road distance is 318.3 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Ohio without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $55 - $85.
The bus from Effingham to Columbus takes 8h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Effingham to Ohio bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Ohio bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Ohio is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 6:15 AM in Effingham and 7:15 AM in Ohio.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Ohio is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Effingham to Ohio.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Ohio, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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