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Bus Chicago to Effingham: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Effingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$87
Average bus trip duration7h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Distance184 miles (296 km)
Latest bus departure10:50 PM

Chicago to Effingham Buses

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to Effingham.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Effingham, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:00AM - 10:50PM
Minimum Price$32
Average Ticket Price$87
Minimum Trip Duration3h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h
Distance184 miles (296 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Effingham

You can take a bus or a train to go from Chicago to Effingham. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Chicago to Effingham takes around 7h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 25m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 196 miles (316 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Chicago and Effingham is 196 miles (316 km).

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses operating from Chicago to Effingham may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Chicago to Effingham a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 6:00 AM and 10:50 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Effingham start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can expect to pay around $87 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $38 and $162, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Effingham to Chicago

You can also go to Effingham by train

Train from Chicago to Effingham

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