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Trip Overview

The average train between Effingham and Minnesota takes 14h 37m and the fastest train takes 14h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Effingham to Minnesota. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 37m
Duration
618 mi
Distance
$402
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Effingham to Minnesota train times

Trains run twice daily between Effingham and Minnesota. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Effingham is at 9:09 AM which arrives into Minnesota at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 14h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit14h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Effingham to Minnesota? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Effingham to Minnesota.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 618.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 37m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Minnesota, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 13h 12m.

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