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

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    10h 5m
    $54–151

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    10h 56m
    $176–350

  3. Drive 452.7 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Clevelandcar car 452.7 mi
    7h 48m
    $83–120

  4. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DEC - CLE
    6h 12m
    $99–519

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus 374 D
    13h 58m
    $108–171

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane STL - CLE
    5h 25m
    $512–935

  7. 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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane CMI - CLE
    7h 43m
    $130–561

  8. 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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    7h 59m
    $141–578

Effingham to Cleveland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Cleveland via Indianapolis, IN and Toledo in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 56m.

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