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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
6 h 9 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 1 buses that leave St. Louis, MO for Effingham, IL on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 9 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 9 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.
4:00 AM6h09St. Louis, MO10:09 AMEffingham, IL$701One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 AM6h09St. Louis, MO10:09 AMEffingham, IL$701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 9m Average total duration 15h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Effingham, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 39m.
You'll arrive about -1h -15m sooner (1h 45m by bus vs 1h 30m by car) and save roughly $-48.38 (€-39.59) compared to fuel and tolls ($69 (€57) vs $21 (€17)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM St. Louis, MO | 6h09 | 10:09 AM Effingham, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL
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Buses from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:37. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 6h 9m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 9m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Greyhound from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, ILYou can travel by bus between St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL with Greyhound for as low as $64 (€52). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Effingham, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
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- $15 per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL
Most St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL buses use the St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) to Effingham, N 3rd St (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare St. Louis, MO and Effingham, IL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) from St. Louis city centre
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