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How to get fromChicago to Helenaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Helena by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane ORD - HLN
    7h 56m
    $134–568

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    31h 25m
    $322–529

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    34h 3m
    $502–1,016

  4. Drive 1,434.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Helenacar car 1,434.3 mi
    23h 54m
    $262–379

Chicago to Helena by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration31h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,249.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Helena, MT via Minneapolis, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 31h 25m.

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