MS → IL · about 480 miles
Jackson to Effingham train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Jackson to Effingham. The fastest takes 11 hours 29 minutes; every train leaves at 5:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 11h 29m
- Leaves at
- 5:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 PM | 5:09 AM +1 day | 11h 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Jackson Where you get off in Effingham The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Jackson
- Jackson Union Station Map of Jackson Union Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Effingham
Return trip: Effingham to Jackson
Questions
How long is the train from Jackson to Effingham?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first train from Jackson to Effingham?
Every departure is at 5:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Jackson to Effingham?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Jackson?
Trains to Effingham leave from Jackson Union Station.