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How to get fromKitchener to Effinghamby bus, plane, car, train (Amtrak), train or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Kitchener to Effingham by bus, plane, car, train (Amtrak), train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane YYZ - DEC
    3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    8h 48m
    $68–338

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kitchener to Sarniatrain train
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    15h 28m
    $159–397

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    18h 55m
    $124–267

  4. Drive 591.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kitchener to Effinghamcar car 591.9 mi
    10h 22m
    $136–196

  5. Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane YYZ - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $94–390

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus
    20h 48m
    $134–292

Kitchener to Effingham by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kitchener, ON, Canada and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kitchener to Effingham Station via Sarnia, Port Huron Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kitchener to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Detroit Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 20h 48m.

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