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There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Springfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    9h 58m
    $64–200

  2. Drive 315.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Springfieldcar315.3 mi
    5h 13m
    $58–84

  3. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeDEC - SGF
    6h 39m
    $87–396

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    10h 45m
    $68–190

  5. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeCMI - SGF
    6h 40m
    $99–412

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

    1. Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeORD - SGF
    7h 45m
    $95–394

Effingham to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Springfield. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, take the bus to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, then take the bus to Springfield CU Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Springfield in around 5h 13m.

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