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There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Effingham by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeLEX - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    8h 34m
    $108–568

  2. Drive 264.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Effinghamcar264.7 mi
    5h 37m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
    15h 32m
    $127–486

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationtrainSaluki / ...
    16h 48m
    $76–191

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeLEX - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    9h 12m
    $115–589

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    16h 52m
    $81–180

  7. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign, IL - ISRbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    18h 40m
    $102–186

Lexington to Effingham by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Effingham. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Transit Center, take the line 8 bus to Terminal @ Bluegrass Field, walk to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, fly to Decatur Airport (DEC), then drive to Effingham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Effingham Station via Lexington Bus Stop, Cincinnati Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 32m.

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