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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Effingham by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane PHL - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar car
    8h 49m
    $99–474

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    25h 33m
    $145–969

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    27h 2m
    $124–310

  4. Drive 782 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Effinghamcar car 782 mi
    13h 18m
    $143–207

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PHL - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    8h 11m
    $110–489

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $115–555

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    31h 26m
    $143–465

Philadelphia to Effingham by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Effingham Station via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 33m.

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