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How to get fromPortland to Effinghamby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Effingham by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planePDX - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    9h 50m
    $184–769

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2d 2h
    $334–1,320

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Champaignbus
    5. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    2d 12h
    $324–682

  4. Drive 2,101.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Effinghamcar2,101.1 mi
    33h 57m
    $384–554

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planePDX - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    10h 38m
    $195–788

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
    11h
    $212–638

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
    10h 59m
    $212–888

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planePDX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain
    11h 32m
    $273–1,193

Portland to Effingham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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