There are 4 ways to get from Muncie to Effingham by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
12h 1m$75–142Drive 199.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Muncie to Effinghamcar 199.7 mi
3h 29m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus
12h 15m$116–251Bus, train via Homewood
- Take the bus from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Homewood to Effingham Stationtrain
12h 21m$82–202
Muncie to Effingham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muncie to Effingham is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Muncie to Effingham is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Muncie to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Muncie, IN and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Indianapolis, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Muncie and Effingham is 457 miles. The road distance is 200.9 miles.
The best way to get from Muncie to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 1m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 12h 1m to get from Muncie to Effingham, including transfers.
Muncie to Effingham bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Muncie, IN station.
Muncie to Effingham bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Effingham is 1h behind Muncie. It is currently 6:16 AM in Muncie and 5:16 AM in Effingham.
Yes, the driving distance between Muncie to Effingham is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Muncie to Effingham.
What companies run services between Muncie, IN, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Muncie, IN to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 12h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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 Homewood to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $22–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–160
- Business Class
- $50–230
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- 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
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 Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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