There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Monticello by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
- Take the taxi from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Monticellotaxi
3h 12m$114–154Drive 110.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Monticellocar 110.6 mi
2h 8m$21–30Train, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the taxi from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Monticellotaxi
3h 43m$129–189Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
- Take the taxi from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Monticellotaxi
3h 33m$132–385
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Monticello is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Monticello is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Chicago and Monticello is 151 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Monticello without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 12m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chicago to Monticello, including transfers.
Monticello is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:51 AM in Chicago and 1:51 AM in Monticello.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Monticello is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Chicago to Monticello.
There are 25+ hotels available in Monticello.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Monticello, IN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Monticello. However, you can take the bus to Lafayette Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Monticello. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Monticello.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
A Magic Cab Ride
- Phone
- +1 765-490-9192
- Website
- magiccabride.com
A Magic Cab Ride
- Phone
- +1 765-490-9192
- Website
- magiccabride.com
A Magic Cab Ride
- Phone
- +1 765-490-9192
- Website
- magiccabride.com
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