There are 9 ways to get from Effingham to Eau Claire by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 29m$99–173Drive 476.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Eau Clairecar 476.2 mi
8h 33m$87–126Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 23m$144–270Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane CMI - EAU
7h 46m$96–389Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 50m$119–248Train, bus
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 52m$130–241Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Eau Claire - UW Campusbus
8h 3mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
8h 35m$112–426Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane DEC - EAU
10h 16m$99–407
Effingham to Eau Claire by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Eau Claire is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Eau Claire is to train and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $95 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Eau Claire. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison, WI-Lake St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Effingham and Eau Claire is 545 miles. The road distance is 479 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Eau Claire without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 11h 29m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Effingham to Eau Claire, including transfers.
Effingham to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Eau Claire is 479 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Effingham to Eau Claire.
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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Effingham to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Eau Claire - UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–40
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–40
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $65–170
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