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There are 10 ways to get from Madison to Effingham by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Madison
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Milwaukee
    8h 22m
    $72–224

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 41m
    $47–111

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $54–164

  4. Drive 308.4 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Effinghamcar car 308.4 mi
    5h 47m
    $57–82

  5. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MSN - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    7h 42m
    $73–438

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    10h 2m
    $56–120

  7. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MSN - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    7h 3m
    $85–447

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    6h 40m
    $66–306

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $78–325

  10. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $72–380

Madison to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 8h 22m.

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