The cheapest and fastest buses from Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
5 h 46 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 1 buses that leave Indianapolis, IN for Effingham, IL on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 46 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 5 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €74.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price |
7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 17m Average total duration 14h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL buses for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:10 AM Indianapolis, IN | 5h46 | 4:56 PM Effingham, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL
Buses from Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 19:45 |
FAQs: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Effingham, IL
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