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How to get fromChicago to Great Fallsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Great Falls by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane ORD - GTF
    7h 35m
    $162–705

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus Green Route
    31h 18m
    $486–966

  3. Drive 1,374.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Great Fallscar car 1,374.5 mi
    21h 47m
    $251–363

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane MDW - GTF
    7h 1m
    $212–905

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    31h 55m
    $416–823

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,224.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) every 4 hours.

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