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There are 6 ways to get from Tulsa to Effingham by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Carbondale

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    1. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain
    13h 14m
    $80–193

  2. Drive 493.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tulsa to Effinghamcar493.9 mi
    7h 56m
    $91–131

  3. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeTUL - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    8h 26m
    $98–478

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station 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
    14h 7m
    $86–172

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeTUL - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    8h 8m
    $109–498

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeTUL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
    8h 52m
    $111–547

Tulsa to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tulsa, OK, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tulsa 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 Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Tulsa to Effingham in around 7h 56m.

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