The average train between Naperville and Effingham takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Naperville 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Naperville and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Naperville is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Effingham at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Naperville station and arriving at Effingham station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Naperville to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
Naperville to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Effingham Station.
The distance between Naperville and Effingham is 298.3 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Naperville to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 45m.