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How to get fromMadison to EffinghamBy bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Madison to Effingham by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    8h 17m
    $52–106

  2. 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
    $82–194

  3. Drive 308.5 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Effinghamcar car 308.5 mi
    5h 47m
    $57–82

  4. 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
    6h 13m
    $78–488

  5. Bus, train

    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
    $72–161

  6. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    9h 33m
    $80–208

  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 1m
    $99–530

  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 39m
    $61–296

  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 21m
    $86–348

Madison to Effingham by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Effingham via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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