Bus Tickets from Effingham, IL to Kankakee, IL

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Compare 2 ways to go from Effingham to Kankakee

Bus
Average PriceUS$63 - US$116Average Duration7h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$19 - US$54Average Duration2h 22m
21kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Effingham to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
2h 22mAverage Duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Effingham to Kankakee: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$76
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance232 km
Latest bus departure1:40pm

Effingham to Kankakee Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Effingham - Kankakee

  1. How long is the trip from Effingham to Kankakee by bus?

    The trip from Effingham to Kankakee will take on average 7h 15m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Kankakee in 2h 25m

  2. What is the travel distance from Effingham to Kankakee?

    It's about 232 km (144 miles) from Effingham to Kankakee.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Effingham to Kankakee?

    Buses departing from Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Effingham will take you to Kankakee Bus Station in Kankakee.

  4. How much does the bus ticket cost from Effingham to Kankakee?

    You can expect to pay around US$76 for the bus ride from Effingham to Kankakee.

  5. Is it possible to do a day trip from Effingham to Kankakee?

    Yes, a day trip from Effingham to Kankakee is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is approximately 4h 50m. Be sure to check the departure and arrival times before booking to ensure you'll have enough time to explore Kankakee.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Effingham to Kankakee was searched and found on May 11, 2025 with a price of US$110

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Effingham to Kankakee.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Effingham to Kankakee, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Effingham to Kankakee will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Effingham by bus?

Bus from Effingham to Kankakee

You can also go to Kankakee by train

Train from Effingham to Kankakee

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