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How to get fromRichmond to Effinghamby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Richmond to Effingham by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane RIC - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    $135–553

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Effinghambus bus
    21h 15m
    $126–251

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus bus
    21h 53m
    $235–479

  4. Drive 748.8 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Effinghamcar car 748.8 mi
    13h 4m
    $137–198

  5. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DCA - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    8h 53m
    $198–450

  6. Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 17m
    $145–578

  7. Fly Richmond International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane RIC - 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
    11h 54m
    $138–570

  8. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus bus
    9h 58m
    $1,001–1,701

  9. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus bus
    10h 25m
    $136–590

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    26h 52m
    $340–740

Richmond to Effingham by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 701.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Effingham via Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 21h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Effingham Station via Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 52m.

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