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How to get fromEffingham to Bay Cityby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Bay City by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    11h 52m
    $131–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus bus
    12h 50m
    $69–151

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    12h 9m
    $153–325

  4. Drive 474.9 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Bay Citycar car 474.9 mi
    8h 6m
    $87–126

  5. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane CMI - MBS
    8h 8m
    $115–418

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    7h 35m
    $130–445

  7. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DEC - MBS
    8h 9m
    $118–426

Effingham to Bay City by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Effingham to Bay City, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 11h 52m.

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