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There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Ohio by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus
    9h 4m
    $70–142
  2. Drive 316.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Columbuscar316.4 mi
    5h 14m
    $58–84
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus
    12h 40m
    $89–268
  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus
    10h 5m
    $70–137

Effingham to Ohio by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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