There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Effingham by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Charleston to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
39 min$40–56Drive 38.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Effinghamcar 38.3 mi
41 min$7–11Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Charleston to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolataxi
- Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
1h 9m$88–193Taxi
- Take the taxi from Charleston to Effinghamtaxi 38.3 mi
41 min$85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Effingham is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Effingham is to taxi and train which takes 39 min and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Charleston and Effingham is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Effingham without a car is to taxi and train which takes 39 min and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Charleston to Effingham, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Effingham is 39 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Charleston to Effingham.
There are 19+ hotels available in Effingham.
What companies run services between Charleston, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Charleston to Effingham. However, you can take the taxi to Mattoon Amtrak Station then take the train to Effingham Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola then take the bus to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $30–110
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