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How to get fromDetroit to Effinghamby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Effingham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 15
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h
    $52–109

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 47m
    $265–408

  3. Drive  418.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Effinghamcar car 418.4 mi
    7h 13m
    $77–111

  4. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    6h 59m
    $672–982

  5. Bus via Detroit Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 15m
    $74–112

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DTW - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    7h 37m
    $130–560

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus bus
    8h 11m
    $457–1,356

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 39m
    $244–487

  9. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DTW - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $133–575

Detroit to Effingham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit to Effingham via Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 47m.

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