IL → IL · about 103 miles
Carbondale to Effingham train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Carbondale to Effingham. The fastest takes 1 hour 38 minutes; the first train leaves at 3:18 AM and the last at 4:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 1h 38m
- First train
- 3:18 AM
- Last train
- 4:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Carbondale and arrives at Effingham Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:18 AM | 5:09 AM | 1h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 9:09 AM | 1h 39m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 5:53 PM | 1h 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Carbondale Where you get off in Effingham The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Carbondale
- Carbondale Train Station Map of Carbondale Train Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Effingham
Return trip: Effingham to Carbondale
Questions
How long is the train from Carbondale to Effingham?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 38 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 39 minutes.
What time is the first train from Carbondale to Effingham?
The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Carbondale to Effingham?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Carbondale?
Trains to Effingham leave from Carbondale Train Station.