There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Montrose by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Durand Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 5m$146–240Drive 269.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Montrosecar 269.7 mi
4h 36m$50–72Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Durand Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 7m$157–207Fly to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3h 28m$112–370Bus via Flint (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
6h 56m$111–156Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Montrosetaxi
3h 55m$132–395Fly to Capital Region International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Drive from Lansing-Airport-LAN to Montrosecar
4h 1m$78–491
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Montrose is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Montrose is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $110 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Montrose station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Durand Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Montrose station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Durand Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Montrose is 260 miles. The road distance is 271.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Montrose without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Chicago to Montrose, including transfers.
Chicago to Montrose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Montrose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Montrose is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $210 and takes 5h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $370 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Montrose, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Durand Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Durand Station once a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Durand Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Durand Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Montrose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durand Station.
Montrose is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:24 AM in Chicago and 4:24 AM in Montrose.
Chicago to Montrose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durand Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Montrose is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chicago to Montrose.
There are 41+ hotels available in Montrose.




