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How to get fromOmaha to Effinghamby plane, car, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Omaha to Effingham by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeOMA - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    6h 34m
    $107–617

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Omaha to ChampaignbusDenver
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    11h 42m
    $88–175

  3. Drive 506 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to Effinghamcar506 mi
    9h 7m
    $93–134

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeOMA - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 56m
    $118–585

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 16m
    $123–676

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeOMA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 35m
    $93–496

Omaha to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Omaha to Effingham. However, you can take the line 106 bus to Eppley Airport Terminal, walk to Omaha (OMA) airport, fly to Decatur Airport (DEC), then drive to Effingham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Effingham Amtrak Station via Champaign and Champaign-Urbana in around 11h 42m.

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