What is the distance between Chicago and Mount Vernon?

The distance separating Chicago and Mount Vernon is 254 miles (410 km).

Bus Chicago to Mount Vernon from $40 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Mount Vernon on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 50m	3:05pm	Mt Vernon (Mcdonalds)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 30m	3:05pm	Mt Vernon (Mcdonalds)	No tags
	5:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 50m	3:05pm	Mt Vernon (Mcdonalds)	No tags
	6:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 5m	3:05pm	Mt Vernon (Mcdonalds)	No tags
	6:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 5m	3:05pm	Mt Vernon (Mcdonalds)	No tags

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $167	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$72 - $72	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Mount Vernon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Mount Vernon. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest ticket

37kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Mount Vernon, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$148

Average bus trip duration8h 25m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure10:00am

Distance256 miles (412 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

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Tornado Bus

3/5145 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.4

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,3 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $148 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Greyhound

3.5/587,282 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,713 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Mount Vernon Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Mount Vernon!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Mount Vernon.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Mount Vernon.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Mount Vernon, IL

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