There are 10 ways to get from Montana to Chicago by plane, bus, train, 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 Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BZN - ORD
3h 45m$183–467Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BZN - MDW
3h 36m$86–393Bus, train
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
24h 1m$299–510Drive 1,190.8 mi
- Drive from Billings to Chicagocar 1,190.8 mi
20h 32m$218–314Fly Logan International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BIL - ORD
3h 52m$279–675Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FCA - ORD
4h 28m$321–789Fly Logan International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BIL - MDW
6h 2m$109–465Fly Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSO - ORD
5h 49m$102–495Bus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
24h 20m$247–377Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
27h 1m$270–400
Montana to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montana to Chicago is to fly which costs $85 - $400 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Montana to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $85 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Montana to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Billings and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.
The distance between Montana and Chicago is 1208 miles. The road distance is 1197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Montana to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 1m and costs $290 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Montana to Chicago, including transfers.
Montana to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Billings station.
The best way to get from Montana to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $180 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 24h 20m.
Montana to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Montana. It is currently 10:26 AM in Montana and 11:26 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Montana, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 24h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–360
Flights from Logan International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Montana to Chicago is 1198 miles. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Montana to Chicago.
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