The average train between Elgin and Effingham takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 Elgin and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Effingham at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Effingham station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Elgin to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Effingham train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Effingham Station.
The distance between Elgin and Effingham is 325.1 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 58m.
