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How to get fromMontana to Illinoisby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Montana to Illinois by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BZN - ORD
    3h 46m
    $183–467

  2. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BZN - MDW
    5h 28m
    $84–394

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    24h 2m
    $299–550

  4. Drive  1,190.8 mi

    1. Drive from Billings to Chicagocar car 1,190.8 mi
    20h 32m
    $218–314

  5. Fly Logan International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BIL - ORD
    3h 54m
    $279–675

  6. Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FCA - ORD
    4h 34m
    $321–789

  7. Fly Logan International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BIL - MDW
    5h 27m
    $114–495

  8. Fly Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSO - ORD
    5h 57m
    $97–455

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    24h 20m
    $252–367

  10. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    27h 1m
    $270–400

Montana to Illinois by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Montana, USA and Illinois, 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.

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