There are 8 ways to get from Effingham to Baltimore by train, bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane STL - BWI
9h 14m$245–483Drive 707.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Baltimorecar 707.2 mi
12h 17m$130–187Train via Washington
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
22h 52m$151–943Train, bus
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
23h 50m$135–277Train, bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane STL - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
9h 38m$259–1,868Train, bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane STL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
11h 17m$157–922Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h 2m$134–336Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
29h 37m$137–427
Effingham to Baltimore by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Baltimore is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Baltimore is to train and bus and fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $240 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.
The distance between Effingham and Baltimore is 970 miles. The road distance is 711.4 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Baltimore without a car is to train via Washington which takes 22h 52m and costs $150 - $950.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Effingham to Baltimore, including transfers.
Effingham to Baltimore bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Effingham to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Baltimore is to train via Washington which takes 22h 52m and costs $150 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 24h 2m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Effingham Station to Baltimore Penn Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 22h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $85–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Baltimore bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Baltimore is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 1:10 AM in Effingham and 2:10 AM in Baltimore.
Effingham to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Baltimore is 711 miles. It takes approximately 12h 17m to drive from Effingham to Baltimore.
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