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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Effingham by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeSGF - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    5h 36m
    $92–385

  2. Drive 315.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Effinghamcar315.2 mi
    5h 12m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain
    9h 44m
    $61–219

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeSGF - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    6h 49m
    $98–404

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    10h 37m
    $68–204

Springfield to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Effingham. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) airport, fly to Decatur Airport (DEC), then drive to Effingham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Effingham Station via St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, Carbondale, and Carbondale in around 9h 44m.

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