There are 2 ways to get from Effingham to Champaign by train (Amtrak) or car
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Effingham to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Champaign is to train which costs $5 - $12 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Champaign is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $5 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Effingham Station station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Effingham and Champaign is 72 miles. The road distance is 74.9 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $5 - $12.
The train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Effingham to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
Effingham to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Champaign is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Effingham to Champaign.
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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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