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There are 8 ways to get from Effingham to Wichita by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 33m
    $85–177

  2. Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 17m

  3. Drive 531.4 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Wichitacar car 531.4 mi
    8h 49m
    $97–141

  4. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane DEC - ICT
    9h 47m
    $173–793

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 20m
    $90–182

  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 Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane CMI - ICT
    8h 44m
    $175–811

  7. Train, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane STL - ICT
    8h 12m
    $205–1,037

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

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane ORD - ICT
    8h 34m
    $164–751

Effingham to Wichita by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Wichita. 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 Wichita Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Wichita Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station, Newton Station, and Newton Station in around 18h 17m.

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