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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Missoula by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane ORD - MSO
    7h 1m
    $112–495

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Missoula, MTbus bus
    32h 10m
    $341–524

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus bus Jefferson 942 / ...
    42h 39m
    $668–1,292

  4. Drive 1,540.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Missoulacar car 1,540.2 mi
    24h 43m
    $282–406

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane MDW - MSO
    8h 34m
    $142–655

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane MKE - MSO
    9h 59m
    $190–819

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,353.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Missoula, MT via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Billings, MT in around 32h 10m.

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