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There are 7 ways to get from Tulsa to Effingham by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain train
    13h 14m
    $110–248

  2. Drive 493.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tulsa to Effinghamcar car 493.9 mi
    8h 1m
    $91–131

  3. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane TUL - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    9h 35m
    $123–668

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    14h 7m
    $111–213

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane TUL - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $149–720

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TUL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $174–877

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

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TUL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 13m
    $129–567

Tulsa to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest 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 8h 1m.

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