There are 9 ways to get from Effingham to Omaha by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane STL - OMA
6h 1m$619–932Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
13h 15m$83–177Bus
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
11h 55m$104–177Drive 506.1 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Omahacar 506.1 mi
9h 8m$93–134Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Omaha (OMA)plane CMI - OMA
7h 54m$119–526Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
8h 45m$498–824Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Omaha (OMA)plane DEC - OMA
9h 40m$121–532Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
8h 42m$140–667Bus, train
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
14h 21m$139–277
Effingham to Omaha by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Omaha is to train and bus which costs $80 - $180 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Omaha is to bus and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $600 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Omaha. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Omaha via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Effingham and Omaha is 464 miles. The road distance is 509.1 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Omaha without a car is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Effingham to Omaha, including transfers.
Effingham to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Omaha is 509 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Effingham to Omaha.
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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
You can take a bus from Effingham to Omaha via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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