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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4h 45m
    $36–86

  2. Drive 153.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Lafayettecar car 153.5 mi
    3h 19m
    $28–41

  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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 52m
    $99–211

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 1m
    $46–91

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Courtyard Lafayettebus bus Indianapolis
    5h 51m
    $50–78

Effingham to Lafayette by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Effingham to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 52m.

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