There are 2 ways to get from Effingham to Carbondale by train (Amtrak) or car
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Effingham to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Carbondale is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Carbondale is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $35 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Effingham Station station and arriving at Carbondale. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Effingham and Carbondale is 110 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $35 - $75.
The train from Effingham Station to Carbondale takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Effingham to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
Effingham to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Carbondale is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Effingham to Carbondale.
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What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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