How far is Carbondale from Effingham?

Carbondale and Effingham are 165 km (102 miles) apart.

Carbondale to Effingham from US$49 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: August 26 at 4:15pm
Departure city: Carbondale
Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Arrival time: August 26 at 5:53pm
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 38m
Departure time: August 26 at 7:30am
Departure city: Carbondale
Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Arrival time: August 26 at 9:09am
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 39m
Departure time: August 26 at 3:16am
Departure city: Carbondale
Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Arrival time: August 26 at 4:56am
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 40m
Departure time: August 7 at 6:55am
Departure city: Carbondale
Departure location: Amtrak Station
Arrival time: August 7 at 3:40pm
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 45m
Departure time: August 7 at 4:55am
Departure city: Carbondale
Departure location: Amtrak Station
Arrival time: August 7 at 10:30am
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 35m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Effingham

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$56 - US$91	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$11 - US$170	Average Duration1h 39m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Carbondale to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 39mAverage Duration

US$11Cheapest ticket

15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Carbondale to Effingham: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57

Average Bus Trip Duration8h 45m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure4:55am

Distance169 km

Latest bus departure6:55am

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,197 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Amtrak

4/55,417 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Carbondale to Effingham Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Carbondale - Effingham

How far is Carbondale from Effingham?
Carbondale and Effingham are 165 km (102 miles) apart.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Carbondale to Effingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Carbondale to Effingham.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Carbondale to Effingham.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Carbondale to Effingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Effingham to Carbondale

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Train from Carbondale to Effingham

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