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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Effingham is to bus and train which costs $150 - $440 and takes 36h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Effingham is to fly and drive which takes 8h 24m and costs $140 - $650.

How far is it from Phoenix to Effingham?

The distance between Phoenix and Effingham is 1422 miles. The road distance is 1558.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 4m and costs $150 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Phoenix to Effingham, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Effingham?

Effingham is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 1:58 PM in Phoenix and 2:58 PM in Effingham.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Effingham is 1559 miles. It takes approximately 24h 55m to drive from Phoenix to Effingham.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 18+ hotels available in Effingham.

Phoenix to Effingham - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Effingham by plane, car, bus, or train

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 Phoenix (PHX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)PHX - DEC
2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effingham
8h 24m
$141–616
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)PHX - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
9h 54m
$139–565
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Station
36h 4m
$150–433
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
40h 49m
$258–983
Drive 1,549.6 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Effingham1,549.6 mi
24h 55m
$283–409
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)PHX - STL
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Station
10h 17m
$351–642
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrak
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
2d 11h

Phoenix to Effingham by bus and train

13Weekly Services

36h 4mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,413.4 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Effingham. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Decatur Airport (DEC), then drive to Effingham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Effingham Station via St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, Carbondale, and Carbondale in around 36h 4m.

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