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How to get fromHarrisburg Airport (MDT) to Effinghamby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Effingham by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MDT - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $116–468

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0421
    19h 24m
    $101–202

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    22h 18m
    $276–622

  4. Drive 687.3 mi

    1. Drive from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Effinghamcar car 687.3 mi
    11h 48m
    $126–182

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MDT - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $121–478

Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Effingham by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 685.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Harrisburg Airport (MDT), USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 18h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg International Airport to Effingham Station via S 2nd St & Chestnut St NB, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 18m.

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