Rome2Rio

How to get fromNewark to Effinghamby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or shuttle

Find Transport to Effingham

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Effingham by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain train
    10h 46m
    $185–511

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain train
    27h 49m
    $139–365

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    25h 31m
    $150–366

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    26h 29m
    $174–1,019

  5. Drive 832.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Effinghamcar car 832.5 mi
    14h 28m
    $152–220

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JFK - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $169–735

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain train
    12h 6m
    $242–532

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    14h 44m
    $140–395

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JFK - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    15h 19m
    $174–599

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    32h 39m
    $176–583

Newark to Effingham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 25h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Effingham Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Newark

Trips to Effingham

Popular routes