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How to get fromJefferson City to Effinghamby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Jefferson City to Effingham by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0421
    5h 18m
    $55–109

  2. Drive 222 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Effinghamcar car 222 mi
    3h 56m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0421
    6h 28m
    $51–95

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane COU - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $178–500

Jefferson City to Effingham by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Effingham via Jefferson City and St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 28m.

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