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Milwaukee to Effingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Milwaukee and Effingham takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Milwaukee to Effingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 43m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
$185
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Milwaukee to Effingham train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Milwaukee and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Effingham at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak16h 21m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak6h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milwaukee to Effingham? 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.

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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 10m.

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