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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Effingham takes 29h 1m and the fastest train takes 28h 59m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington 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.

29h 1m
Duration
966 mi
Distance
$622
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Washington to Effingham train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Washington and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Effingham at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 29h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak29h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak28h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak28h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak29h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak29h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak29h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington 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: 965.8 mi
  • Duration: 29h 1m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Effingham Station via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 33m.

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