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There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Franklin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 56m
    $121–197

  2. Drive 280.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Franklincar car 280.9 mi
    5h 24m
    $52–75

  3. 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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane STL - BNA
    4h 58m
    $164–588

  4. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane IND - BNA
    6h 25m
    $153–535

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Franklin. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale Intermodal Station, take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, then take the taxi to Franklin. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Franklin in around 5h 24m.

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