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How to get fromMonticello to Chicagoby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2h 56m
    $102–128

  2. Drive 153.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monticello to Chicagocar car 153.1 mi
    2h 37m
    $28–41

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    3h 2m
    $97–153

  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2h 23m
    $81–283

  5. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    3h 13m
    $79–108

  6. Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Monticello to Bloomington-Airport-BMItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2h 44m
    $149–365

  7. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Monticello to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    2h 37m
    $105–321

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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