There are 2 ways to get from Effingham to Springfield by train, bus, or car
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Effingham to Springfield by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Springfield is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Effingham and Springfield is 157 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Effingham to Springfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Springfield is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Effingham to Springfield.
There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Effingham to Springfield. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, then take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Springfield in around 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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