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 $145 | Compare & Save up to 10%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 22 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago, IL
Arrival time: June 22 at 6:25pm
Destination city: Mount Vernon
Destination location: Mount Vernon, (IL - El Rancherito Mount Veron)
Operated by: Tornado Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 25m
Departure time: June 22 at 1:30pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago, IL
Arrival time: June 22 at 5:55pm
Destination city: Mount Vernon
Destination location: Mount Vernon, (IL - El Rancherito Mount Veron)
Operated by: Tornado Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 25m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Mount Vernon.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$153 - $169	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$72 - $72	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Mount Vernon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Mount Vernon. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 25mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest ticket

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Mount Vernon: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$153

Average bus trip duration4h 25m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure10:00am

Distance250 miles (402 km)

Latest bus departure2:00pm

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Tornado Bus

3/5131 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.8

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,4 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 $153 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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,164 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,049 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Chicago to Mount Vernon Bus

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Mount Vernon was searched and found on Jun 20, 2025 with a price of $145

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Mount Vernon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $145 to $160 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Mount Vernon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-06-22.

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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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