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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)planePHL - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effinghamcar
    8h 2m
    $98–453

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
    25h 33m
    $156–979

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    27h 2m
    $137–318

  4. Drive 782 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Effinghamcar782 mi
    13h 9m
    $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)planePHL - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
    9h 14m
    $109–469

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain
    9h 10m
    $110–509

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationtrainSaluki / ...
    31h 26m
    $163–537

Philadelphia to Effingham by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest 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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