There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Montauk by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain
8h 9m$180–618Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain
11h 4m$136–642Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
21h 24m$175–307Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
24h 29m$343–688Drive 905.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Montaukcar 905.4 mi
15h 42m$166–239Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, ferry
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MDW - PVD
- Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Montaukferry
10h 38m$156–582Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport, train, ferry
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MDW - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Montaukferry
11h 15m$178–679Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus
25h 49m$201–431
Chicago to Montauk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Montauk is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Montauk is to fly and train which takes 8h 9m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Montauk via W 34 St/7 Av and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Montauk via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.
The distance between Chicago and Montauk is 853 miles. The road distance is 910.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Montauk without a car is to bus which takes 21h 24m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Chicago to Montauk, including transfers.
Chicago to Montauk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Montauk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Montauk is to bus which takes 21h 24m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 24h 29m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Montauk via New York Midtown, W 34 St/7 Av, E 34 St/3 Av, and 40th & Lex in around 21h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Montauk via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 24h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $25–35
- Peak
- $45–60
Train from New York Penn Station to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $27–40
- Peak
- $50–65
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $22–35
- Peak
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Windsor Locks to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 631-668-5700
- [email protected]
- Website
- vikingfleet.com
Ferry from New London to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- https://vikingfleet.com/ferry-service/
- Website
- https://vikingfleet.com
Ferry from New London to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- https://vikingfleet.com/ferry-service/
- Website
- https://vikingfleet.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Montauk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Montauk is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:41 AM in Chicago and 11:41 AM in Montauk.
Chicago to Montauk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Montauk is 911 miles. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Chicago to Montauk.
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