IL → IL · about 71 miles
Champaign to Effingham train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Champaign to Effingham. The fastest takes 1 hour 6 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:49 AM and the last at 10:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 1h 06m
- First train
- 10:49 AM
- Last train
- 10:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Champaign-Urbana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:49 AM | 11:56 AM | 1h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:36 PM | 7:47 PM | 1h 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:55 PM | 12:01 AM +1 day | 1h 06m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Champaign Where you get off in Effingham The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Effingham
Return trip: Effingham to Champaign
Questions
How long is the train from Champaign to Effingham?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 6 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 7 minutes.
What time is the first train from Champaign to Effingham?
The earliest departure is at 10:49 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:55 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Champaign to Effingham?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Champaign?
Trains to Effingham leave from Champaign-Urbana.