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Effingham to Kankakee train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Effingham to Kankakee. The fastest takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:10 AM and the last at 5:54 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 2h 20m
- First train
- 5:10 AM
- Last train
- 5:54 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Effingham Amtrak Station and arrives at Kankakee. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:10 AM | 7:31 AM | 2h 21m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:09 AM | 11:31 AM | 2h 22m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:54 PM | 8:14 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Effingham Where you get off in Kankakee The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Effingham
Where the train stops in Kankakee
Return trip: Kankakee to Effingham
Questions
How long is the train from Effingham to Kankakee?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 21 minutes.
What time is the first train from Effingham to Kankakee?
The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:54 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Effingham to Kankakee?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Effingham?
Trains to Kankakee leave from Effingham Amtrak Station.