What is the cheapest way to get from Effingham to Sandusky?

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Sandusky is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Effingham to Sandusky?

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Sandusky is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Sandusky?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Effingham to Sandusky?

The distance between Effingham and Sandusky is 482 miles. The road distance is 389.5 miles.

How do I travel from Effingham to Sandusky without a car?

The best way to get from Effingham to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $80 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Effingham to Sandusky?

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Effingham to Sandusky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Sandusky train from?

Effingham to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.

Train or bus from Effingham to Sandusky?

The best way to get from Effingham to Sandusky is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $80 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the time difference between Effingham and Sandusky?

Sandusky is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 11:51 AM in Effingham and 12:51 PM in Sandusky.

Where does the Effingham to Sandusky train arrive?

Effingham to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Effingham to Sandusky?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Sandusky is 389 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Effingham to Sandusky.

How do I get a train ticket from Effingham to Sandusky?

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Where can I stay near Sandusky?

There are 218+ hotels available in Sandusky.

Effingham to Sandusky - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Sandusky by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
10h 40m
$81–218
Drive 387.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Effingham to Sandusky387.2 mi
7h 28m
$71–103
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
4. Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
11h 8m
$75–182
Drive, fly, train
1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)DEC - CLE
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
9h 18m
$100–519
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus StopGreyhound US0164
12h 6m
$101–281

Effingham to Sandusky by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

10h 40mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Effingham to Sandusky.

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Distance: 478.9 mi
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Sandusky Bus Stop via California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Jackson-Blue, Clinton-Blue, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 6m.

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