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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Chattanooga is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Chattanooga is to drive and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Chattanooga?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Chattanooga. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Groome Transportation Chattanooga via St Louis Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S and Nashville Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Effingham to Chattanooga?

The distance between Effingham and Chattanooga is 460 miles. The road distance is 395.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Chattanooga without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $130 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Effingham to Chattanooga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Chattanooga bus from?

Effingham to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.

Where does the Effingham to Chattanooga bus arrive?

Effingham to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Effingham and Chattanooga?

Chattanooga is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 4:38 AM in Effingham and 5:38 AM in Chattanooga.

Can I drive from Effingham to Chattanooga?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Chattanooga is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Effingham to Chattanooga.

Where can I stay near Chattanooga?

There are 373+ hotels available in Chattanooga.

Effingham to Chattanooga - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Chattanooga by car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane DEC - CHA
6h 12m
$163–743
Drive 392.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Effingham to Chattanoogacar 392.8 mi
7h 11m
$72–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
10h 38m
$131–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
13h 15m
$126–203

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights

17Weekly Planes

6h 19mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.9 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Chattanooga via St Louis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 13h 15m.

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