How much does a train ticket cost from Seattle to Effingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Effingham start from £225. The average price for this train route is around £465. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Seattle to Effingham?

The average train journey time from Seattle to Effingham is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 1775 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle to Effingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Effingham?

The earliest train from Seattle to Effingham departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 16:55.

Train Seattle to Effingham from £199 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Seattle to Effingham on 6 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 5h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Fastest
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Effingham on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 5h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Fastest
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Effingham on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 5h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Fastest
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Effingham on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 5h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Fastest
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Effingham on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 5h	00:00	Effingham, IL	Fastest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 5h	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Effingham on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 5h	00:00	Effingham, IL	CheapestFastest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 5h	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 12h	00:00	Effingham, IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 01:29 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Effingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3d 5hAverage duration

1775 milesDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£215 - £248	Average duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£225 - £2,794	Average duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 261kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5708 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £225

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Effingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Seattle to Effingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Effingham start from £225. The average price for this train route is around £465. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to Effingham?
The average train journey time from Seattle to Effingham is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 1775 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to Effingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Effingham?
The earliest train from Seattle to Effingham departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 16:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/01

£442

04/01

£580

Today

£244

06/01

£341

07/01

£313

08/01

£304

09/01

£323

10/01

£303

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Effingham was searched and found on 5 Jan 2026 with a price of £244

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

You can expect to pay from £244 to £1,346 for a train ticket from Seattle to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £303, which is on 2026-01-10.