What is the cheapest way to get from Michigan to Effingham?

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Effingham is to bus and train which costs $60 - $140 and takes 12h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Michigan to Effingham?

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Effingham is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Michigan and Effingham?

No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Effingham Station via Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Michigan to Effingham?

The distance between Michigan and Effingham is 485 miles. The road distance is 420.4 miles.

How do I travel from Michigan to Effingham without a car?

The best way to get from Michigan to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $70 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Michigan to Effingham?

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Michigan to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Michigan to Effingham bus from?

Michigan to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Michigan to Effingham train from?

Michigan to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train or bus from Michigan to Effingham?

The best way to get from Michigan to Effingham is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $70 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $260 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Michigan to Effingham bus arrive?

Michigan to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Michigan and Effingham?

Effingham is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 6:10 AM in Michigan and 5:10 AM in Effingham.

Where does the Michigan to Effingham train arrive?

Michigan to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Michigan to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Effingham is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Michigan to Effingham.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 16+ hotels available in Effingham.

Michigan to Effingham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
11h 6m
$71–195
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
12h 42m
$62–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
11h 56m
$92–258
Drive 418 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Effinghamcar 418 mi
7h 13m
$77–111
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Decatur Airport, drive
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane GRR - DEC
2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
7h 56m
$90–520
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
8h 51m
$87–362
Fly Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain
9h 42m
$236–498

Michigan to Effingham by tram and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

11h 6mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Michigan to Effingham.

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Distance: 482.6 mi
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Effingham Station via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 11h 56m.

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