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

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There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Louisville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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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 Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    5h 35m
    $48–83

  2. Drive  186.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Louisvillecar car 186.7 mi
    4h 10m
    $35–50

  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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    7h 44m
    $132–783

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CMI - SDF
    7h 29m
    $158–735

Effingham to Louisville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 35m.

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