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How to get fromEffingham to Des Moinesby car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Des Moines by car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEC - DSM
    5h 54m
    $123–587

  2. Drive 377.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Des Moinescar car 377.4 mi
    8h 10m
    $69–100

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h
    $74–157

  4. 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 Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMI - DSM
    6h 28m
    $149–640

  5. 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 Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    7h 32m
    $160–638

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    11h
    $81–160

Effingham to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Effingham to Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h.

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