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

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  1. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    15h 32m
    $125–246

  2. Drive 264.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Effinghamcar car 264.7 mi
    5h 39m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    16h 48m
    $86–201

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane LEX - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    9h 30m
    $88–468

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    16h 52m
    $78–148

  6. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign, IL - ISRbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    18h 40m
    $112–204

  7. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane LEX - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 11m
    $95–477

Lexington to Effingham by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest 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 taxi to Lexington Bus Stop, take the bus to Cincinnati Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Indianapolis, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Effingham Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Dove Run to Effingham Station via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 48m.

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