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

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There are 8 ways to get from Effingham to Richmond by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CMI - RIC
    8h 24m
    $131–539

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    20h 14m
    $128–249

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    21h 38m
    $224–461

  4. Drive 737 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Richmondcar car 737 mi
    13h 30m
    $135–195

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane STL - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $210–490

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    8h 50m
    $162–677

  7. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane DEC - RIC
    13h 8m
    $139–547

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    26h 18m
    $344–731

Effingham to Richmond by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration20h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 700.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Richmond via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Washington Union Station in around 20h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Willow Lawn + Shelter via Chicago Union Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station in around 26h 18m.

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