There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Effingham by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus Querétaro
- Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 12m$166–245Drive 322.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Memphis to Effinghamcar 322.7 mi
5h 9m$54–77Fly, bus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MEM - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
8h 51m$122–681Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
7h 27m$56–91
Memphis to Effingham by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Effingham is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Effingham is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Effingham. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Effingham via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Memphis and Effingham is 327 miles. The road distance is 324.6 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Memphis to Effingham, including transfers.
Memphis to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
Memphis to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Effingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Effingham is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Memphis to Effingham.
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What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $35–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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