The average train between Effingham and Philadelphia takes 28h 56m and the fastest train takes 28h 27m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Effingham to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Effingham and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 9:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Effingham is at 9:09 AM which arrives into Philadelphia at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 28h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Effingham to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Effingham station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 56m.
Effingham to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
Effingham to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Book your Effingham to Philadelphia train tickets online with Amtrak, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and 2 other operators.
The distance between Effingham and Philadelphia is 1,150 km. The road distance is 1,773 km.
You can take a train from Effingham Station to 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 20m.