There are 12 ways to get from Chicago to Monticello by plane, car, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez, drive
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cortez (CEZ)plane MDW - CEZ
- Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Monticellocar
8h 26m$108–462Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cortez, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cortez (CEZ)plane ORD - CEZ
- Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Monticellocar
8h 28m$88–362Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Green Riverbus
- Take the bus from Green River to Monticellobus
29h 31m$413–841Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Green Riverbus
- Take the bus from Green River to Monticellobus
32h 10m$231–455Drive 1,393.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Monticellocar 1,393.6 mi
22h 46m$255–368Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane ORD - ASE
- Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 27th St Stationbus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Green Riverbus
- Take the bus from Green River to Monticellobus
13h 11m$156–568Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane ORD - EGE
- Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail to Green Riverbus
- Take the bus from Green River to Monticellobus
14h 37m$218–655Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle, bus, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane MDW - MTJ
- Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Telluride
- Take the bus from Telluride Court House to Naturita WBbus
- Drive from Naturita WB to Monticellocar
15h 30mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle, bus, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane ORD - MTJ
- Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Telluride
- Take the bus from Telluride Court House to Naturita WBbus
- Drive from Naturita WB to Monticellocar
14h 35mFly Chicago Midway International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane MDW - TEX
- Take the bus from Telluride Court House to Naturita WBbus
- Drive from Naturita WB to Monticellocar
12h 30mBus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus
- Take the bus from Peoria to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Green Riverbus
- Take the bus from Green River to Monticellobus
38h 51mTrain, bus via Moab
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
- Take the train from Denver Union Station to Moab, UTtrain
- Take the bus from Moab, UT to Monticellobus
2d 12h
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cortez (CEZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Monticello is to fly and drive which costs $85 - $370 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Monticello is to fly and drive which takes 8h 26m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Monticello via Denver Union Station and Green River. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 10m.
The distance between Chicago and Monticello is 1235 miles. The road distance is 1401.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Monticello without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 31m and costs $410 - $850.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Chicago to Monticello, including transfers.
Chicago to Monticello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Monticello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Monticello is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 12:45 AM in Chicago and 11:45 PM in Monticello.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Monticello is 1402 miles. It takes approximately 22h 46m to drive from Chicago to Monticello.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Monticello, UT, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Monticello via Denver Union Station and Green River in around 32h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Wednesday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via St. Louis, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via Kansas City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via Omaha, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cortez via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cortez via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cortez via Cedar Rapids, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cortez via Kearney, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cortez via Des Moines, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Omaha, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Kansas City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Milwaukee, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 785 7507
- [email protected]
- Website
- canyonspirit.com
Train from Denver Union Station to Moab, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.canyonspirit.com/destinations
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Vail to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Vail to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Green River to Monticello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Green River to Monticello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Green River to Monticello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Green River to Monticello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Green River to Monticello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Moab, UT to Monticello
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from AABC Airport DV to 27th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 970-328-3520
- [email protected]
- Website
- evta.colorado.gov
Bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://evta.colorado.gov
- Schedules at
- https://evta.colorado.gov/schedule
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- epicmountainexpress.com
Bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.epicmountainexpress.com/
- Phone
- +1 800 822 4844
- [email protected]
- Website
- letsride.co
Shuttle from Montrose Airport to Telluride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- https://letsride.co/locations/crested-butte/
Shuttle from Montrose Airport to Telluride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- https://letsride.co/locations/crested-butte/
- Phone
- +1 970-239-6034
- [email protected]
- Website
- smarttelluride.colorado.gov
Bus from Telluride Court House to Naturita WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://smarttelluride.colorado.gov
Bus from Telluride Court House to Naturita WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://smarttelluride.colorado.gov
Bus from Telluride Court House to Naturita WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://smarttelluride.colorado.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Peoria to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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