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How to get fromIndependence to Effinghamby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0421
    8h 6m
    $89–194

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0421
    8h 37m
    $56–115

  3. Drive 333.3 mi

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

  4. Line 24 bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    7h 54m
    $389–888

  5. 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
    9h 44m
    $91–476

  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 41m
    $112–528

Independence to Effingham by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Effingham via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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