IL → IL · about 143 miles
Kankakee to Effingham train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Kankakee to Effingham. The fastest takes 2 hours 29 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:27 AM and the last at 9:23 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 2h 29m
- First train
- 9:27 AM
- Last train
- 9:23 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Kankakee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:27 AM | 11:56 AM | 2h 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:15 PM | 7:47 PM | 2h 32m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:23 PM | 12:01 AM +1 day | 2h 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Kankakee Where you get off in Effingham The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Kankakee
Where the train stops in Effingham
Return trip: Effingham to Kankakee
Questions
How long is the train from Kankakee to Effingham?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 29 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 32 minutes.
What time is the first train from Kankakee to Effingham?
The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:23 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Kankakee to Effingham?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Kankakee?
Trains to Effingham leave from Kankakee Amtrak station.