The average bus between Monticello and Chicago takes 21h 32m and the fastest bus takes 19h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monticello 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 twice daily between Monticello and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monticello is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 21h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Monticello to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Monticello station and arriving at Chicago station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.
Monticello to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Monticello ShortLine Terminal station.
Monticello to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Monticello and Chicago is 1,072.3 km. The road distance is 1,620 km.
You can take a bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York Midtown in around 19h 55m.