Bus Tickets from Milwaukee to Effingham

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Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: June 12 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Agencia De Viajes Mexico
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham)
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Effingham

Bus
Average PriceUS$72 - US$159Average Duration9h 40m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$56 - US$86Average Duration6h 42m
39kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Milwaukee to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 6 hours 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
6h 42mAverage Duration
US$56Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Milwaukee to Effingham: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$110
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 40m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure3:20am
Distance426 km
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Milwaukee to Effingham Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Milwaukee - Effingham

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

    The trip from Milwaukee to Effingham will take on average 9h 40m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Effingham in 6h 50m

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

    The distance between Milwaukee and Effingham is approximately 442 km (274 miles).

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

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

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

    You can expect to pay around US$110 for the bus ride from Milwaukee to Effingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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US$82
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Effingham was searched and found on Jun 11, 2025 with a price of US$74

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

You can expect to pay from US$74 to US$140 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$74 which is on 2025-06-11.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Milwaukee to Effingham.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 Milwaukee to Effingham, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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!

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

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Bus from Milwaukee to Effingham

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Train from Milwaukee to Effingham

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