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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield 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 Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeBDL - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    9h 15m
    $104–706

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    24h 27m
    $192–500

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    29h 2m
    $161–285

  4. Drive 978.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Effinghamcar978.3 mi
    17h 14m
    $179–258

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeBDL - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 2m
    $115–722

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBDL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 51m
    $130–815

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

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBDL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 10m
    $170–915

Springfield to Effingham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Effingham Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 27m.

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