The average bus between Monona and Chicago takes 5h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. 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.
Buses run every 4 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 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at University at East Campus and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Monona to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Monona station and arriving at Chicago station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Monona to Chicago bus services, operated by Metro Transit-City of Madison, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Monona to Chicago bus services, operated by Metro Transit-City of Madison, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
The distance between Monona and Chicago is 192.3 km. The road distance is 266 km.
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.