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

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  1. Bus, train via Carbondale

    best
    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 Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 44m
    $62–111

  2. Drive 315.2 mi

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

  3. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeSGF - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    8h 11m
    $82–375

  4. 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 Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 37m
    $67–117

  5. 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 Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 16m
    $93–393

Springfield to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest 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 bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, take the bus to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Effingham Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Effingham in around 5h 12m.

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