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How to get fromEffingham to Johnson Cityby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Johnson City by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashland to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    18h 50m
    $231–409

  2. Drive  478.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Johnson Citycar car 478.5 mi
    10h 21m
    $88–127

  3. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane CMI - TRI
    12h 4m
    $242–724

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    19h 56m
    $199–319

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane ORD - TRI
    10h 9m
    $240–681

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane STL - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    11h 28m
    $347–920

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 716.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Johnson City. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Indianapolis, take the train to Ashland Amtrak Station, walk to Ashland, take the bus to Wytheville, take the taxi to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, take the bus to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot, then take the taxi to Johnson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Johnson City in around 10h 21m.

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