Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Effingham, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Effingham.

Bus
Average Price$129 - $215Average Duration1d 2h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$216 - $299Average Duration1d 11h
105kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$129Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia to Effingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$170
Average bus trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance694 miles (1118 km)
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Philadelphia to Effingham Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Effingham was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $135

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

You can expect to pay from $135 to $174 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-05-06.

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Effingham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia to Effingham?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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