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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Monona takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 12m. 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.

5h 36m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
$54
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
5h 11m
$28–56

Chicago to Monona bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Chicago and Monona. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:30 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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 12m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 14m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 14m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 12m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 14m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 14m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 12m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 14m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 14m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 12m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 14m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 14m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison5h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Monona? 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: 161 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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