The average bus between Montclair and Chicago takes 24h 21m and the fastest bus takes 17h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Montclair to Chicago. 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 Montclair and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

16h 41m • 1 change
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16h 41m • 1 change
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30h 30m • 1 change
Arrives next day

16h 41m • 1 change
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30h 30m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.
Montclair to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Montclair to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Montclair and Chicago is 1,125 km. The road distance is 1,345 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 16h 20m.