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- Departure time: December 24 atDeparture city: DetroitDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: December 24 atDestination city: EffinghamDestination location: Effingham, ILOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: January 5 atDeparture city: DetroitDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: January 5 atDestination city: EffinghamDestination location: Effingham, ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: April 28 atDeparture city: DetroitDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: EffinghamDestination location: Effingham, ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: April 28 atDeparture city: DetroitDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: EffinghamDestination location: Effingham, ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Detroit to EffinghamAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 15 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5448 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $81
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The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Effingham was searched and found on Sep 9, 2025 with a price of $77To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit, MI to Effingham, as early as possible.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Effingham, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Detroit and Effingham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Detroit to Effingham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Effingham?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Detroit, MI 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 $115 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $81. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Effingham, choose the train, as it will take you from Detroit, MI to Effingham in about 14h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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