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Trip Overview

The average bus between Monona and Chicago takes 5h 15m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monona to Chicago. 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 15m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
$57
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
5h 6m
$28–62

Monona to Chicago bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Monona and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monona is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at University at East Campus and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 15m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 16m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 17m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 15m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 16m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 17m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 15m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 16m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 17m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 15m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 16m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 17m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 15m • 1 change

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Monona to Chicago? 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.

Map of how to get from Monona to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 4h.

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