WI → IL · about 117 miles
Monona to Chicago bus schedule
Van Galder runs 140 direct buses a week from Monona to Chicago. The fastest takes 3 hours 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:45 AM and the last at 7:50 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 140
- Fastest trip
- 3h 30m
- First bus
- 1:45 AM
- Last bus
- 7:50 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride and arrives at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station). Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45 AM | 5:20 AM | 3h 35m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 2:45 AM | 6:20 AM | 3h 35m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 3:45 AM | 7:30 AM | 3h 45m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 4:45 AM | 8:30 AM | 3h 45m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 5:45 AM | 9:40 AM | 3h 55m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 10:40 AM | 3h 55m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 7:45 AM | 11:30 AM | 3h 45m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 12:30 PM | 3h 40m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 9:50 AM | 1:30 PM | 3h 40m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 10:50 AM | 2:30 PM | 3h 40m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 11:50 AM | 3:20 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 12:50 PM | 4:30 PM | 3h 40m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 1:20 PM | 5:15 PM | 3h 55m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 1:50 PM | 5:50 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 2:50 PM | 7:00 PM | 4h 10m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 3:50 PM | 8:00 PM | 4h 10m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 4:50 PM | 8:30 PM | 3h 40m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 9:20 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 6:50 PM | 10:20 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 7:50 PM | 11:20 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | Van Galder Full timetable |
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Where to board in Monona Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Monona
- 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride Map of 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Monona
Questions
How long is the bus from Monona to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Monona to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Monona to Chicago?
Van Galder runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Monona?
Buses to Chicago leave from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride.