The average train between Galesburg and Effingham takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Galesburg 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 twice daily between Galesburg and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 11:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galesburg is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Effingham at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galesburg to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Galesburg station and arriving at Effingham station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
Galesburg to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Galesburg to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Book your Galesburg to Effingham train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Galesburg and Effingham is 255.9 km. The road distance is 582 km.
You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 36m.
