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Trip Overview

The train between West Lafayette and Effingham takes 12h 46m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from West Lafayette 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.

12h 46m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
$208
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

West Lafayette to Effingham train times

Trains run 3 times a week between West Lafayette and Effingham. The service departs West Lafayette at 8:01 AM in the morning, which arrives into Effingham at 19:47:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak12h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak12h 46m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak12h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from West Lafayette 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.

Map of how to get from West Lafayette to Effingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 5m.

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