The average train between Aurora and Effingham takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Aurora to Effingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Aurora and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aurora is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Effingham at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Aurora station and arriving at Effingham station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Aurora to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
Aurora to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Effingham Station.
The distance between Aurora and Effingham is 294.2 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Aurora to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 56m.