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How to get fromChicago to Monticelloby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Monticello by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cedar Rapidsbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the taxi from Cedar Rapids to Monticellotaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $154–213

  2. Drive 213 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Monticellocar car 213 mi
    3h 56m
    $39–57

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Take the taxi from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Monticellotaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $192–475

  4. Train, taxi, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to 7 St & 32 Ave_01taxi taxi
    3. Drive from Cityline Plaza Shelter to Monticellocar car
    6h 3m
    $187–289

  5. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Monticellocar car
    5h 22m
    $76–440

  6. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Monticellocar car
    5h 34m
    $78–165

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 319.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Monticello, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Monticello. However, you can take the bus to Cedar Rapids then take the taxi to Monticello. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Monticello in around 3h 56m.

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