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How to get fromLexington to Effinghamby car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lexington to Effingham by car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus bus
    9h 41m
    $57–108

  2. Drive 264.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Effinghamcar car 264.5 mi
    5h 40m
    $49–70

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane LEX - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    10h 27m
    $131–625

  4. Drive, bus via Speedway

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus bus
    11h 22m
    $61–110

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 340.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Effingham. However, you can drive to Middletown Station @ Target, take the line 31 bus to S 5th @ W Jefferson, walk to W Jefferson @ S 6th, take the line 10 bus to W Broadway @ S 10th, walk to Louisville, KY, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Effingham. Alternatively, you can drive from Lexington to Effingham in around 5h 40m.

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