The average bus between Chicago and Montclair takes 19h 18m and the fastest bus takes 17h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Montclair. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Montclair at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 19h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 13m • 2 changes
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21h 34m • 2 changes
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18h 13m • 2 changes
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21h 34m • 2 changes
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18h 13m • 2 changes
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21h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Montclair station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
Chicago to Montclair bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Montclair bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Chicago and Montclair is 1,125 km. The road distance is 1,341 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 16h 25m.