Bus from Chicago to Effingham: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Effingham on July 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Effingham CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Effingham No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Effingham No tags
Tornado BusBus
Chicago, IL
Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham)No tags
Tornado BusBus
Chicago, IL
Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham)No tags
Tornado BusBus
West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)
Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham)No tags
Tornado BusBus
West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)
Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:10 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Effingham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just THB 726, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
3h 55mAverage Duration
317 kmDistance
29kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceTHB 1,423 - THB 5,091Average Duration6h 25m
8kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceTHB 726 - THB 5,301Average Duration3h 55m
29kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Effingham by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Effingham?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Effingham start from THB 1,423. The average price for this route is around THB 4,546. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Effingham?

    The average bus travel time from Chicago to Effingham is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 307 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Chicago to Effingham route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, Amtrak.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Effingham?

    The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Effingham at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Effingham?

    A bus trip from Chicago to Effingham generates an estimated 7.671875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Chicago to Effingham?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5844 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Effingham?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Effingham?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Effingham?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-23
THB 3,387
07-24
THB 3,698
Today
THB 1,521
07-26
THB 1,383
07-27
THB 1,279
07-28
THB 1,658
07-29
THB 1,244
07-30
THB 1,434
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Effingham was searched and found on Jul 29, 2026 with a price of THB 1,244

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 THB 1,244 to THB 4,839 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 THB 1,244 which is on 2026-07-29.

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.

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