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

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There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    11h 55m
    $75–150

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    14h 16m
    $216–439

  3. Drive 498.6 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Pittsburghcar car 498.6 mi
    8h 30m
    $91–132

  4. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DEC - PIT
    7h 14m
    $86–426

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane STL - PIT
    6h 22m
    $118–581

  6. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane CMI - PIT
    7h 57m
    $116–478

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ORD - PIT
    8h 58m
    $448–1,334

Effingham to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 16m.

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