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Baltimore to Effingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Baltimore and Effingham takes 30h 23m and the fastest train takes 29h 57m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Baltimore 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.

30h 23m
Duration
1,008 mi
Distance
$390
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Baltimore to Effingham train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Baltimore and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 2:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Baltimore is at 2:50 PM which arrives into Effingham at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 30h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Maryland TransitWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak30h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak29h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak30h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak30h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak30h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak30h 26m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,008 mi
  • Duration: 30h 23m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Effingham Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 24h 45m.

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