What is the cheapest way to get from Monona to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Monona to Chicago is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monona to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Monona to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Monona and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Monona to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Monona at Pflaum and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via W Badger at South Transfer and 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Monona to Chicago?

The distance between Monona and Chicago is 165 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.

How do I travel from Monona to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Monona to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Monona to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Monona to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monona to Chicago bus from?

Monona to Chicago bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Where does the Monona to Chicago bus arrive?

Monona to Chicago bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

Can I drive from Monona to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Monona to Chicago is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Monona to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Chicago.

Monona to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 38 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Monona to Chicago by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Madison to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2548
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
3h 57m
$53–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
5h 38m
$24–47
Drive 143.2 mi
1. Drive from Monona to Chicagocar 143.2 mi
2h 24m
$27–38
Line 38 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Nichols at McKenna to W Wilson at M L K Juniorbus
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSN - ORD
4h 19m
$36–289
Bus, train via W Badger at South Transfer
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
5h 54m
$31–97

Monona to Chicago by bus

105Weekly Buses

5h 38mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.5 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Monona, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Vangalder Bus operates a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St hourly. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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