There are 2 ways to get from Carbondale to Effingham by train (Amtrak) or car
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Carbondale to Effingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Effingham is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Effingham is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $35 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carbondale and arriving at Effingham Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Carbondale and Effingham is 110 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $35 - $75.
The train from Carbondale to Effingham Station takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Carbondale to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Effingham is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Carbondale to Effingham.
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What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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