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How to get fromLouisville to Effinghamby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0421
    5h 50m
    $46–89

  2. Drive 186.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Effinghamcar car 186.2 mi
    4h 10m
    $34–50

  3. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SDF - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    7h 21m
    $83–419

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SDF - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    $108–476

Louisville to Effingham by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Effingham via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 50m.

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