What is the travel distance from Chicago to Montgomery?

The distance between the two cities is 659 miles (1063 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Montgomery?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Montgomery start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Montgomery, AL. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Montgomery?

Once in Montgomery, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sam Houston National Forest, Walden Racquet Club & Fitness, Nauti-Dayz Boat Rentals, Bluejack National Golf Club and The Spa at La Torretta.

Bus Chicago to Montgomery from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Montgomery on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	2:00am	Montgomery, AL	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	2:25pm	Montgomery, AL	Fastest
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 45m	2:25pm	Montgomery, AL	No tags
	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 35m	7:05pm	Montgomery, AL	No tags
	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	16h 25m	2:25pm	Montgomery, AL	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Montgomery on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	2:25pm	Montgomery, AL	CheapestFastest
	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 50m	2:00am	Montgomery, AL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	10:00am	Montgomery, AL	No tags
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 45m	2:25pm	Montgomery, AL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 35m	2:00am	Montgomery, AL	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Montgomery on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 30m	10:00am	Montgomery, AL	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	2:25pm	Montgomery, AL	Fastest
	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 50m	2:00am	Montgomery, AL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	10:00am	Montgomery, AL	No tags
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 45m	2:25pm	Montgomery, AL	No tags

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Bus Chicago to Montgomery, AL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$107

Average bus trip duration20h 30m

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance648 miles (1045 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,301 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Montgomery recent customer reviews

They kept canceling and delaying rides everyone was rude with handling the matter when we ask questions

Destiny G.

January 8, 2022

My experience with greyhound was good, only complaint was the bus was too cold air stay on the whole entire ride. My granddaughter got a cold from the air being on

Deborah N.

May 26, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,798 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Montgomery Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Chicago to Montgomery.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Chicago to Montgomery from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Montgomery, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Montgomery?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Montgomery

A - Montgomery, AL

B - TA Travel Center

C - Greyhound Station

D - Las Palmas

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Montgomery, AL was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $98

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Montgomery, AL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $98 to $247 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Montgomery, AL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-10-07.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Montgomery, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Montgomery that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Montgomery, AL

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