There are 2 ways to get from Springfield to Effingham by bus, train, or car
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Springfield to Effingham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Effingham is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Effingham is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Springfield and Effingham is 157 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 42m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Springfield to Effingham, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Effingham is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Springfield to Effingham.
There are 19+ hotels available in Effingham.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Springfield to Effingham. However, you can take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Effingham Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Effingham in around 2h 11m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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