There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Effingham by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
7h 14m$37–77Drive 253.2 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Effinghamcar 253.2 mi
4h 21m$47–67Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DAY - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
6h 54m$88–478Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DAY - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
7h 46m$113–525
Dayton to Effingham by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Effingham is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Effingham is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Effingham via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Dayton and Effingham is 257 miles. The road distance is 254.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Effingham without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Dayton to Effingham, including transfers.
Dayton to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Effingham station.
Effingham is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 6:36 PM in Dayton and 5:36 PM in Effingham.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Effingham is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Dayton to Effingham.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Effingham twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Dayton to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Dayton to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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