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How to get fromPeoria to Effinghamby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    6h 13m
    $61–108

  2. Drive 142 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peoria to Effinghamcar car 142 mi
    3h 12m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    7h 6m
    $56–90

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Peoria to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    10h 8m
    $105–226

Peoria to Effingham by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Peoria, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Effingham via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, and St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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