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How to get fromDetroit to Monticelloby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Monticello by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 51m
    $100–174

  2. Drive 384.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Monticellocar car 384.1 mi
    7h 3m
    $71–102

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    9h 3m
    $184–339

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DTW - CMI
    5h 49m
    $112–452

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    11h 1m
    $128–194

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DTW - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Monticellotaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $137–487

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 52m
    $232–592

Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 419.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Monticello, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Monticello via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Monticello via Chicago Union Station and Champaign-Urbana in around 9h 3m.

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