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How to get fromGreat Falls to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport

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    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GTF - ORD
    6h 49m
    $163–681

  2. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Great Falls to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSO - ORD
    7h 30m
    $143–600

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus Green Route
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    31h 7m
    $430–950

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 55m
    $328–533

  5. Drive 1,375 mi

    1. Drive from Great Falls to Chicagocar car 1,375 mi
    21h 46m
    $251–363

Great Falls to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,224.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

United Airlines and Delta fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station via Butte, Billings, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 32h 55m.

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