There are 3 ways to get from Effingham to Springfield by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
3h 45m$30–61Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Springfieldcar 87.5 mi
2h 11m$16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 30m$28–52
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 11m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
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 45m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Effingham to Springfield, including transfers.
Effingham to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Springfield is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Effingham to Springfield.
Book your Effingham to Springfield bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Effingham to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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