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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Effingham.

Bus
Average Price$65 - $153Average Duration1h 15m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$7 - $13Average Duration1h 7m
10kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Champaign to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1h 7mAverage Duration
$7Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Champaign to Effingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$7
Average train trip duration1h 7m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure10:49am
Distance71 miles (114 km)
Latest train departure10:34pm

Champaign to Effingham Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/12
$5
05/13
$5
Today
$5
05/15
$5
05/16
$5
05/17
No data
05/18
$5
05/19
$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Effingham was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Champaign to Effingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $121 for a train ticket from Champaign to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-15.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Champaign to Effingham is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Effingham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Champaign and Effingham, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Champaign to Effingham.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Champaign to Effingham?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Champaign and Effingham is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $7 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $7. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Effingham, choose the train, as it will take you from Champaign to Effingham in about 1h 7m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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