There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Jacksonville by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Jacksonvilletaxi
4h 32m$126–180Drive 119.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Jacksonvillecar 119.4 mi
2h 42m$22–32Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Jacksonvilletaxi
5h 12m$120–165Train, bus, taxi via Springfield
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Ymca to Jacksonvilletaxi
5h 38m$113–167
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Jacksonville is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Effingham and Jacksonville is 190 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Jacksonville without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Effingham to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Jacksonville is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Effingham to Jacksonville.
There are seven+ hotels available in Jacksonville.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Jacksonville, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Effingham to Jacksonville. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, then take the taxi to Jacksonville. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Jacksonville in around 2h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $75–110
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