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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Effingham is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Effingham is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Effingham via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Springfield to Effingham?

The distance between Springfield and Effingham is 157 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 42m and costs $29 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Springfield to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Effingham bus from?

Springfield to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where does the Springfield to Effingham bus arrive?

Springfield to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Effingham is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Springfield to Effingham.

How do I get a bus ticket from Springfield to Effingham?

Book your Springfield to Effingham bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 17+ hotels available in Effingham.

Springfield to Effingham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Effingham by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 42m
$30–63
Drive 87.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Effinghamcar 87.1 mi
2h 12m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
4h 30m
$29–56

Springfield to Effingham by bus and train

21Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Springfield to Effingham.

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Distance: 155.9 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Effingham via St Louis Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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