What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Effingham?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Effingham is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Effingham?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Effingham is to fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $420 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Detroit, MI and arriving at Effingham via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Effingham?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Detroit to Effingham?

The distance between Detroit and Effingham is 423 miles. The road distance is 420.6 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Effingham without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Effingham without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Effingham?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Detroit to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Effingham bus from?

Detroit to Effingham bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Effingham train from?

Detroit to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train or bus from Detroit to Effingham?

The best way to get from Detroit to Effingham is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Detroit to Effingham bus arrive?

Detroit to Effingham bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Effingham?

Effingham is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:42 PM in Detroit and 7:42 PM in Effingham.

Where does the Detroit to Effingham train arrive?

Detroit to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Effingham is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Detroit to Effingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Detroit to Effingham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Effingham?

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Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 19+ hotels available in Effingham.

Detroit to Effingham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Effingham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
8h 50m
$49–114
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
9h 47m
$158–313
Drive 418.1 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Effinghamcar 418.1 mi
7h 13m
$77–111
Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DTW - DEC
2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
7h 34m
$73–398
Bus via Detroit Bus Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
9h 5m
$65–125
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
6h 54m
$420–984
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DTW - CMI
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
7h 43m
$103–445
Fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus
8h 2m
$104–545

Detroit to Effingham by bus

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 420.7 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Effingham via Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 47m.

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