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How to get fromEffingham to Macombby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Effingham to Macomb by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 41m
    $71–147

  2. Drive 170.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Macombcar car 170.6 mi
    3h 58m
    $32–45

  3. Train, bus via Peoria

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Peoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    7h 46m

Effingham to Macomb by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Macomb. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Macomb Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Macomb in around 3h 58m.

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