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How to get fromEffingham to Philadelphiaby car, plane, train (Amtrak), train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Philadelphia by car, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DEC - PHL
    6h 17m
    $96–476

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    24h 20m
    $235–556

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphiabus bus
    28h 40m
    $187–356

  4. Drive 780 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Philadelphiacar car 780 mi
    13h 22m
    $143–206

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    8h 33m
    $140–649

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 47m
    $274–650

Effingham to Philadelphia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 20m.

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