Bus Tickets from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL

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Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Effingham
    Departure location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Effingham
    Departure location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Effingham
    Departure location: Effingham, (IL - Flying J Travel Center-Effingham)
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago, IL
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Effingham
    Departure location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Effingham to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$42 - $168Average Duration7h 50m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$27 - $175Average Duration4h 18m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Effingham to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 4 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
4h 18mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Effingham to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$95
Average bus trip duration7h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance194 miles (312 km)
Latest bus departure3:55pm

Effingham to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
05/02
$75
05/03
$58
Today
$61
05/05
No data
05/06
$36
05/07
No data
05/08
$36
05/09
$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Effingham to Chicago was searched and found on May 6, 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 Effingham to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $100 for a bus ticket from Effingham to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-05-06.

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 traveling from Effingham to Chicago.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 Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Effingham to Chicago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Effingham to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Effingham to Chicago

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Effingham to Chicago

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