Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Mount Vernon.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Mount VernonAmong 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.
Bus Chicago to Mount Vernon: Trip Overview
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Chicago to Mount Vernon Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Mount Vernon was searched and found on May 24, 2025 with a price of $145To 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 2025-05-28.
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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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