There are 10 ways to get from Illinois to Montana by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 O'Hare International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane ORD - BZN
4h 57m$182–475Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane ORD - MSO
7h 1m$98–465Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
24h 20m$282–499Drive 1,188 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Billingscar 1,188 mi
20h 40m$217–314Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Logan International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane ORD - BIL
6h 47m$280–676Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ORD - FCA
5h 44m$322–790Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Logan International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane MDW - BIL
6h 53m$150–676Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane MDW - BZN
6h 38m$122–605Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
24h 25m$244–365Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
26h 9m$263–392
Illinois to Montana by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Montana is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 20h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Montana is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $180 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Montana. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Billings via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
The distance between Illinois and Montana is 1208 miles. The road distance is 1194.9 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Montana without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 20m and costs $280 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Illinois to Montana, including transfers.
Illinois to Montana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Montana is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $180 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $370 and takes 24h 25m.
Illinois to Montana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Montana is 1h behind Illinois. It is currently 5:28 PM in Illinois and 4:28 PM in Montana.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Montana, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Billings via Minneapolis in around 24h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Montana is 1195 miles. It takes approximately 20h 40m to drive from Illinois to Montana.
There are 105+ hotels available in Montana.