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 bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Montgomery on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	2:00am	Montgomery, AL	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 55m	2:25pm	Montgomery, AL	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 50m	2:00am	Montgomery, AL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	10:00am	Montgomery, AL	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 45m	2:25pm	Montgomery, AL	No tags

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Get from Chicago to Montgomery

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

20h 30mAverage Duration

649 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 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

3.5/511,328 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Montgomery?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Montgomery?
What are the best sights and things to do in Montgomery?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

No data

11/14

$134

Today

$120

11/16

$163

11/17

$159

11/18

No data

11/19

$98

11/20

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Montgomery, AL was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 $250 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 2025-11-19.