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How to get fromIndependence to Effinghamby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain train
    11h
    $95–246

  2. Drive 333.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Effinghamcar car 333.3 mi
    5h 40m
    $61–88

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    12h 24m
    $77–155

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MCI - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    8h 44m
    $86–476

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    12h 35m
    $120–272

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MCI - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $109–513

Independence to Effingham by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Independence to Effingham. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St. Louis, take the bus to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Effingham Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Effingham Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 12h 24m.

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