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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Montroseby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Montrose by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    3h 50m
    $107–197

  2. Drive 258.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Montrosecar car 258.4 mi
    5h 3m
    $48–69

  3. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Montrosetaxi taxi
    3h 53m
    $122–225

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Montrosecar car
    5h 10m
    $56–303

  5. Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    2. Take the taxi from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Montrosetaxi taxi
    4h 40m
    $178–285

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Montrose, IA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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