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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HLN - ORD
    6h 46m
    $113–468

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT 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
    31h 10m
    $319–526

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    33h 42m
    $503–1,055

  4. Drive 1,434.4 mi

    1. Drive from Helena to Chicagocar car 1,434.4 mi
    23h 56m
    $262–379

Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,249.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Chicago Bus Station via Butte, Billings, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 31h 10m.

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