The average train between Washington and Effingham takes 28h 51m and the fastest train takes 28h 50m. 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Washington and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 3:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 3:57 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 28h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Effingham station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.
Washington to Effingham train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
Washington to Effingham train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Effingham Station.
The distance between Washington and Effingham is 993.9 km. The road distance is 1,554 km.
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 25m.