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Newark to Effingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Effingham takes 30h 48m and the fastest train takes 30h 9m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Newark 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 48m
Duration
1,166 mi
Distance
$988
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Newark to Effingham train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Newark and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 1:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Newark is at 2:38 PM which arrives into Effingham at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 30h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak30h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak31h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak30h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak30h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak30h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak30h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to Effingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,165.7 mi
  • Duration: 30h 48m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Effingham Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 25m.

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