There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
11h 6m$65–136Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
11h 55m$92–232Drive 418 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Effinghamcar 418 mi
7h 13m$77–111Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane GRR - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
7h 28m$85–520Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
12h 42m$74–126Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane GRR - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
8h 19m$97–527
Michigan to Effingham by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Effingham is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Effingham is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs $75 - $110.
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 55m.
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.
The distance between Michigan and Effingham is 485 miles. The road distance is 420.4 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Michigan to Effingham, including transfers.
Michigan to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Effingham is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $240 and takes 11h 55m.
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 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 3:29 AM in Michigan and 2:29 AM in Effingham.
Michigan to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Effingham is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Michigan to Effingham.
There are 17+ hotels available in Effingham.








