The average bus between Chicago and Monticello takes 23h 32m and the fastest bus takes 22h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Monticello. 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 twice daily between Chicago and Monticello. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Monticello at 7:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 23h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Monticello station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.
Chicago to Monticello bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Monticello bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Monticello ShortLine Terminal station.
The distance between Chicago and Monticello is 1,072.3 km. The road distance is 1,615 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Monticello ShortLine Terminal via Newark Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 20h.