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How to get fromEffingham to Salemby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Salem by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Centralia Amtrak to Salemtaxi taxi
    1h 10m
    $52–80

  2. Drive 46.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Salemcar car 46.1 mi
    47 min
    $9–13

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to El Rancherito - Mount Vernonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the taxi from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Salemtaxi taxi
    1h 24m
    $88–193

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Effingham to Salemtaxi taxi 46.1 mi
    47 min
    $100–130

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 69.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Salem. However, you can take the train to Centralia Amtrak then take the taxi to Salem. Alternatively, you can take the bus to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon then take the taxi to Salem.

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