How much is the bus ticket from Montgomery to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Montgomery to Chicago start from $97. The average price for this route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Montgomery to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Montgomery to Chicago is 21h 25m, covering a distance of 659 miles (1063 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Montgomery to Chicago route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Montgomery to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Montgomery to Chicago at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montgomery to Chicago?

A bus trip from Montgomery to Chicago generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Montgomery to Chicago from $94 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Montgomery to Chicago on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	Montgomery, AL	1d 6h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Montgomery, AL	1d 5h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:00pm	Montgomery, AL	1d 9h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Montgomery to Chicago on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15pm	Montgomery, AL	20h 40m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:45pm	Montgomery, AL	18h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	Montgomery, AL	21h 20m	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:20am	Montgomery, AL	22h 5m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:45pm	Montgomery, AL	18h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Montgomery to Chicago on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15pm	Montgomery, AL	20h 40m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:45pm	Montgomery, AL	18h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	Montgomery, AL	21h 20m	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:20am	Montgomery, AL	22h 5m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:45pm	Montgomery, AL	18h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Get from Montgomery to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

21h 25mAverage Duration

659 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Montgomery and Chicago?

Stops in Montgomery

A
Montgomery, AL
475 Molton St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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B
TA Travel Center
980 W South Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36105, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
950 W South Blvd (Starnes Travel Inc.), Montgomery, AL 36105
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D
Las Palmas
4028 Troy Hwy, Ste A, Montgomery, AL 36116
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
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D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
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E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
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F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 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 Lines, Inc. Montgomery Chicago recent customer reviews

Lack customer service

Destiny G.

December 26, 2025

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Montgomery, AL to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Montgomery to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Montgomery to Chicago start from $97. The average price for this route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Montgomery to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Montgomery to Chicago is 21h 25m, covering a distance of 659 miles (1063 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Montgomery to Chicago route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Montgomery to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Montgomery to Chicago at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montgomery to Chicago?
A bus trip from Montgomery to Chicago generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/07

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01/08

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Today

$181

01/10

$169

01/11

$150

01/12

$109

01/13

$104

01/14

$105

The cheapest trip from Montgomery, AL to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $207 for a bus ticket from Montgomery, AL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2026-01-13.