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Trip Overview

The average bus between Montclair and Chicago takes 23h 45m 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.

23h 45m
Duration
943 mi
Distance
$194
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Montclair to Chicago bus times

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 23h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 44m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA32h 34m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA31h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA31h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA31h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA31h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montclair to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Montclair to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 943.2 mi
  • Duration: 23h 45m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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