Bus Tickets from South Bend to Effingham

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Next departures for South Bend to Effingham on October 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Tornado Bus
South Bend, IN
Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham)Cheapest
Tornado Bus
South Bend, IN
Effingham, (IL - Lupita's Grocery-Effingham)Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Effingham.

Bus
Average Price$64 - $72Average Duration7h 45m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$72 - $78Average Duration12h 56m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from South Bend to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7h 45mAverage Duration
$64Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus South Bend to Effingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$64
Average bus trip duration7h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:55pm
Distance211 miles (340 km)

South Bend to Effingham Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from South Bend to Effingham was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of $165

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

You can expect to pay from $165 to $165 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $165 which is on 2025-10-16.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

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

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from South Bend to Effingham?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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