What is the cheapest way to get from Effingham to Marion, IL?

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Marion, IL is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Effingham to Marion, IL?

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Marion, IL is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $50 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Marion, IL?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Marion, IL station. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Marathon Gas Station - Marion via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Marion, IL?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Marion, IL. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Carbondale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Effingham to Marion, IL?

The distance between Effingham and Marion, IL is 112 miles. The road distance is 110.2 miles.

How do I travel from Effingham to Marion, IL without a car?

The best way to get from Effingham to Marion, IL without a car is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Effingham to Marion, IL?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Effingham to Marion, IL, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Marion, IL bus from?

Effingham to Marion, IL bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Marion, IL train from?

Effingham to Marion, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.

Train or bus from Effingham to Marion, IL?

The best way to get from Effingham to Marion, IL is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Effingham to Marion, IL bus arrive?

Effingham to Marion, IL bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Marathon Gas Station - Marion.

Where does the Effingham to Marion, IL train arrive?

Effingham to Marion, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.

Can I drive from Effingham to Marion, IL?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Marion, IL is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Effingham to Marion, IL.

Where can I stay near Marion, IL?

There are 54+ hotels available in Marion, IL.

Effingham to Marion, IL - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Effingham to Marion, IL by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Chicago
1h 44m
$51–146
Drive 109.6 mi
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1. Drive from Effingham to Marion, ILcar 109.6 mi
1h 48m
$20–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
2h 10m
$71–122

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Distance: 110.9 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Marathon Gas Station - Marion once daily. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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