The average bus between Montreal and Chicago takes 31h 41m and the fastest bus takes 25h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Montreal 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 Montreal and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montreal is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Chicago at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Ottawa and take an average of 31h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Montreal 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Montreal station and arriving at Chicago station via Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 41m.
Montreal to Chicago bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal to Chicago bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Montreal and Chicago is 1,197 km. The road distance is 1,485 km.
You can take a bus from Montréal to Chicago Bus Station via Ottawa and Detroit Bus Station in around 23h 55m.