IL → IL · about 175 miles
Homewood to Effingham train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Homewood to Effingham. The fastest takes 3 hours; the first train leaves at 8:56 AM and the last at 8:54 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 3h 00m
- First train
- 8:56 AM
- Last train
- 8:54 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Homewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:56 AM | 11:56 AM | 3h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:46 PM | 7:47 PM | 3h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:54 PM | 12:01 AM +1 day | 3h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Homewood Where you get off in Effingham The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Homewood
- Homewood Amtrak station Map of Homewood Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Effingham
Return trip: Effingham to Homewood
Questions
How long is the train from Homewood to Effingham?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours; the typical trip is 3 hours 1 minute.
What time is the first train from Homewood to Effingham?
The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:54 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Homewood to Effingham?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Homewood?
Trains to Effingham leave from Homewood Amtrak station.