What is the cheapest way to get from Omaha to Effingham?

The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Effingham is to bus and train which costs $75 - $150 and takes 14h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Omaha to Effingham?

The fastest way to get from Omaha to Effingham is to fly and drive which takes 6h 45m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Omaha and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Omaha to Effingham?

The distance between Omaha and Effingham is 449 miles. The road distance is 509 miles.

How do I travel from Omaha to Effingham without a car?

The best way to get from Omaha to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 35m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Omaha to Effingham?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Omaha to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Omaha to Effingham bus from?

Omaha to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.

Where does the Omaha to Effingham bus arrive?

Omaha to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Omaha to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Effingham is 509 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Omaha to Effingham.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 18+ hotels available in Effingham.

Omaha to Effingham - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Omaha to Effingham by plane, car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane OMA - DEC
2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
6h 45m
$112–667
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
14h 35m
$75–142
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
18h 57m
$116–337
Drive 506 mi
1. Drive from Omaha to Effinghamcar 506 mi
9h 10m
$93–134
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane OMA - CMI
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
7h 37m
$123–684
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
8h 17m
$135–756
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
8h 43m
$95–496
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane OMA - STL
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain
8h 55m
$202–1,152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
15h 35m
$111–255
Bus, train via Champaign
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
15h 37m
$80–162

Omaha to Effingham by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

14h 35mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Omaha to Effingham.

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Distance: 446.5 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 15h 35m.

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