The average bus between Chicago and Monona takes 5h 14m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Monona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Chicago and Monona. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Monona at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Monona. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Monona station via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Chicago to Monona bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Chicago to Monona bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
The distance between Chicago and Monona is 192.3 km. The road distance is 258 km.
Vangalder Bus operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m.