There are 6 ways to get from Monroe to Chicago by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2h 20m$213–560Drive 259.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monroe to Chicagocar 259.1 mi
4h 31m$48–69Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 49m$136–180Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
4h 50m$126–220Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2h 39m$233–750Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
5h 52m$86–135
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monroe to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Monroe to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Monroe to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Toledo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Monroe to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Toledo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Monroe and Chicago is 263 miles. The road distance is 260.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monroe to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Monroe to Chicago, including transfers.
Monroe to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Toledo station.
Monroe to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Toledo station.
The best way to get from Monroe to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 4h 49m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Monroe, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 4h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Monroe to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Monroe. It is currently 2:26 AM in Monroe and 1:26 AM in Chicago.
Monroe to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monroe to Chicago is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Monroe to Chicago.
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