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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Downtown Greyhound Station | Effingham | CheapestFastest | ||||
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| Downtown Greyhound Station | Effingham | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus
| Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Effingham | No tags | ||||
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| Chicago, IL | Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham) | No tags | ||||
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| Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Effingham | No tags | ||||
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| Chicago, IL | Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Effingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just HK$169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Chicago and Effingham
Stops in Chicago
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Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA - C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA - D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA - E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA - F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Effingham by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Effingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Effingham start from HK$315. The average price for this route is around HK$528. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Effingham?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Effingham is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 308 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Effingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Effingham?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Effingham at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Effingham?
A bus trip from Chicago to Effingham generates an estimated 7.697750000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Effingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 6467 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Effingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Effingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Effingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Effingham was searched and found on Sep 15, 2026 with a price of HK$258To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Effingham, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from HK$258 to HK$1,126 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at HK$258 which is on 2026-09-15.
Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
