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How to get fromEffingham to Dixonby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Dixon by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Dixontaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $165–281

  2. Drive 213.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Dixoncar car 213.5 mi
    4h 43m
    $39–57

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 19m
    $64–116

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 59m
    $96–186

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    9h 16m
    $96–219

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Dixon, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Dixon via Chicago Bus Station and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 7h 19m.

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