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How to get fromEffingham to Burlingtonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Effingham to Burlington by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $153–217
  2. Drive 218.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Burlingtoncar car 218.3 mi
    5h 7m
    $40–58

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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Burlington. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Galesburg, then take the taxi to Burlington. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Burlington in around 5h 7m.

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