What is the travel distance from Effingham to Chicago?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Effingham to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Effingham, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Effingham to Chicago from $105 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Effingham to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:09am	Effingham, IL	3h 51m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Effingham to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:09am	Effingham, IL	3h 51m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30am	Effingham, (IL - Flying J Travel Center-Effingham)	3h 25m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest

Next departures for Effingham to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30am	Effingham, (IL - Flying J Travel Center-Effingham)	3h 25m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Effingham to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30am	Effingham, (IL - Flying J Travel Center-Effingham)	3h 25m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Effingham to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30am	Effingham, (IL - Flying J Travel Center-Effingham)	3h 25m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Effingham to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30am	Effingham, (IL - Flying J Travel Center-Effingham)	3h 25m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Effingham to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30am	Effingham, (IL - Flying J Travel Center-Effingham)	3h 25m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:53 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Effingham to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

309 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$111 - $174	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $277	Average Duration4h 18m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

Amtrak

4/55,588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Where are the popular stops in Effingham and Chicago?

Stops in Effingham

A - Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Effingham to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Effingham to Chicago?
The distance between Effingham and Chicago is around 316 km (196 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Effingham to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Effingham, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$105

11-15

$105

Today

$105

11-17

$105

11-18

$105

11-19

$166

11-20

$166

11-21

$194

The cheapest trip from Effingham to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $105

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 $105 to $194 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 $105 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.