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

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There are 11 ways to get from Montana to Illinois by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BZN - MDW
    3h 36m
    $95–411

  2. 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 49m
    $80–348

  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
    $319–530

  4. Bus, train via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Moorheadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    25h 53m
    $351–626

  5. Drive 1,195.3 mi

    1. Drive from Billings to Chicagocar car 1,195.3 mi
    20h 13m
    $219–316

  6. 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 51m
    $269–625

  7. 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 30m
    $151–589

  8. 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
    6h 2m
    $99–405

  9. 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 58m
    $122–555

  10. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    24h 3m
    $254–392

  11. 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
    $252–387

Montana to Illinois by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,206.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Jackson-Blue via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, and Cumberland in around 24h 3m.

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