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How to get fromMoline to Effinghamby bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound) or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train via Naperville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Moline to Naperville Amtrakbus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
    8h 25m
    $68–153

  2. Drive 231.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Moline to Effinghamcar231.5 mi
    4h 45m
    $43–61

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationtrainSaluki / ...
    8h 40m
    $57–170

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Moline, IL to Burlington, IAbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Champaignbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    8h 57m
    $74–152

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghambusChicago
    9h 41m
    $88–258

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeMLI - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    7h 51m
    $57–317

  7. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeMLI - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    7h 30m
    $68–325

Moline to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Moline Center Station to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 9h 41m.

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