There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Effingham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
9h$50–113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
11h 6m$133–289Drive 418 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Effinghamcar 418 mi
7h 11m$77–111Fly Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
6h 46m$261–640Bus via Detroit Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
9h 5m$68–130Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport 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
8h 6m$85–570Fly Detroit to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus
7h 48m$235–475Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
8h 54m$91–367
Michigan to Effingham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Effingham is to bus via Detroit Bus Station which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Effingham is to fly and bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $260 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Detroit, MI and arriving at Effingham via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
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 423 miles. The road distance is 420.4 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Effingham without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 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 bus which takes 9h and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Effingham via Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
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
- $75–170
- 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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Effingham is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 4:51 PM in Michigan and 3:51 PM 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 11m to drive from Michigan to Effingham.
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