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

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  1. Bus, train via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain train
    10h 29m
    $72–196

  2. Drive 379.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lawrence to Effinghamcar car 379.4 mi
    6h 22m
    $70–100

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaignbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    12h 24m
    $76–210

  4. Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MCI - DEC
    3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    11h 17m
    $105–514

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop 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
    11h 22m
    $78–206

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

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MCI - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    10h 18m
    $112–525

Lawrence to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lawrence to Effingham. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, take the bus to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Effingham Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Effingham Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, Champaign, and Champaign-Urbana in around 12h 24m.

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