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Pontiac to Effingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontiac and Effingham takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontiac 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.

9h 46m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
$109
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
6h 35m
$89–200

Pontiac to Effingham train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Pontiac and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontiac is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Effingham at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 291.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Pontiac Station to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 35m.

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