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How to get fromChicago to Monroeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Monroe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Monroe - Red Barn Shell Stationbus bus
    8h 57m
    $186–743

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Monroe - Red Barn Shell Stationbus bus
    9h 13m
    $176–323

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Monroe - Red Barn Shell Stationbus bus
    42h 10m
    $410–667

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 5m
    $561–1,366

  5. Drive  1,998 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Monroecar car 1,998 mi
    33h 2m
    $365–527

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Monroe - Red Barn Shell Stationbus bus
    10h 21m
    $327–565

Chicago to Monroe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,798.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Monroe, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Monroe - Red Barn Shell Station via Minneapolis, Billings, and Spokane in around 42h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,400 and the journey takes 44h 58m.

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