Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Effingham, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago, IL
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham)
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago, IL
    Arrival time: May 12 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 Chicago to Effingham.

Bus
Average Price$42 - $131Average Duration5h 25m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$30 - $172Average Duration3h 42m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
3h 42mAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Effingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$106
Average bus trip duration5h 25m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance193 miles (310 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Chicago to Effingham Bus

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

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05/05
$63
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05/09
$36
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05/12
$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Effingham was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of $36

To 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 $36 to $115 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 $36 which is on 2025-05-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Effingham!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Effingham.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Effingham that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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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.

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.

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Bus from Chicago to Effingham

You can also go to Effingham by train

Train from Chicago to Effingham

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