There are 7 ways to get from West Monroe to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Monroe Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MLU - MDW
5h 42m$144–451Bus to Shreveport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Monroe to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SHV - ORD
7h 22m$101–386Bus
- Take the bus from Monroe to Jacksonbus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
17h 15m$155–286Bus, train
- Take the bus from Monroe to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
18h 45m$280–561Drive 781.8 mi
- Drive from West Monroe to Chicagocar 781.8 mi
13h 45m$143–207Fly Monroe Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLU - ORD
6h 9m$104–401Fly Monroe Regional Airport to South Bend, train
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to South Bend (SBN)plane MLU - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
8h 15m$185–741
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Monroe to Chicago is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from West Monroe to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $140 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from West Monroe to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Monroe and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Jackson and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
The distance between West Monroe and Chicago is 706 miles. The road distance is 786.4 miles.
The best way to get from West Monroe to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from West Monroe to Chicago, including transfers.
West Monroe to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Monroe station.
The best way to get from West Monroe to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $140 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 17h 15m.
West Monroe to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Monroe to Chicago is 786 miles. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from West Monroe to Chicago.
What companies run services between West Monroe, LA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Monroe to Chicago Bus Station via Monroe, Jackson, and Memphis Bus Station in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Shreveport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Shreveport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Shreveport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Shreveport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Shreveport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–380
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Monroe to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Monroe to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Monroe to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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