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Cleveland to Effingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cleveland and Effingham takes 15h 33m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Cleveland 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.

15h 33m
Duration
539 mi
Distance
$350
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cleveland to Effingham train times

Trains run once daily between Cleveland and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 1:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Cleveland is at 4:03 AM which arrives into Effingham at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 44m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak10h 57m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak17h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak10h 57m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 44m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 44m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 538.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 33m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 27m.

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