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Philadelphia to Effingham buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Effingham takes 19h 32m and the fastest bus takes 18h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Effingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 32m
Duration
811 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Philadelphia to Effingham bus times

Buses run twice daily between Philadelphia and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Effingham at 12:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 18h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 18h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 18h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 18h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 18h 50m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 18h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 15m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Effingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 810.6 mi
  • Duration: 19h 32m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Effingham twice daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 18h 50m.

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