Trains tickets from Kansas City, MO to Effingham

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Next departures to Effingham

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Effingham.

Average Price$65 - $119Average Duration7h 5m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$152 - $212Average Duration16h 25m
47kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
7h 5mAverage Duration
$65Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kansas City to Effingham: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$184
Average train trip duration16h 25m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:11am
Distance324 miles (521 km)

Kansas City to Effingham Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City to Effingham was searched and found on Jun 23, 2025 with a price of $101

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

You can expect to pay from $101 to $470 for a train ticket from Kansas City to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-06-23.

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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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Kansas City and Effingham compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Kansas City to Effingham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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