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How to get fromEffingham to Elkhartby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Elkhart by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 18m
    $68–117

  2. Drive 280.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Elkhartcar car 280.4 mi
    4h 57m
    $52–74

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 40m
    $96–201

  4. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DEC - SBN
    5h 42m
    $131–526

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    8h 24m
    $64–103

Effingham to Elkhart by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 40m.

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