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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Montreal from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$144
tomorrow
$127
Tuesday
$148
Wednesday
$136
Thursday
$149
Friday
$150
Saturday
$151

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 34h 5m 7:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $144
Greyhound US 42h 15m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $147
FlixBus 33h 5m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $147
FlixBus 32h 40m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $148
FlixBus 52h 30m 11:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $148
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Montreal via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $76? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      20h 35m
      0
      3:55 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:10 AM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $54
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • megabus US
      7h 0m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Toronto, ON
      Borough Drive Station
      1:30 PM
      Montreal
      Rue Saint-Antoine Bus Station
      0
      megabus US
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 13h 5m shorter, and you will save $76

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 34h 20m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $127
Greyhound US 42h 15m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $128
Greyhound US 41h 55m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $128
FlixBus 37h 50m 2:30 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $144
FlixBus 52h 30m 11:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $151
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Montreal via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $59? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      20h 35m
      0
      3:55 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:10 AM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $54
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • megabus US
      7h 0m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Toronto, ON
      Borough Drive Station
      1:30 PM
      Montreal
      Rue Saint-Antoine Bus Station
      0
      megabus US
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 14h 45m shorter, and you will save $59

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 41h 55m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $148
Greyhound US 42h 15m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $149
FlixBus 39h 15m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:00 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $150
FlixBus 52h 30m 11:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $150
FlixBus 40h 50m 11:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $150
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Montreal via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $99? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 10m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      10:40 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $45
      • Waiting Time 14h 55m
    • megabus US
      6h 35m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      8:10 PM
      Montreal
      Mansfield Terminal
      0
      megabus US
      Economy
      $4
    Travel Time is 4h 5m shorter, and you will save $99

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 33h 5m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $136
Greyhound US 42h 15m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $137
Greyhound US 41h 55m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $137
Greyhound US 34h 5m 7:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $142
FlixBus 32h 40m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $153
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Montreal via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $87? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 10m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      10:40 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $45
      • Waiting Time 14h 55m
    • megabus US
      6h 35m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      8:10 PM
      Montreal
      Mansfield Terminal
      0
      megabus US
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $87

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 41h 55m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $149
Greyhound US 42h 15m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $149
FlixBus 52h 30m 11:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $154
FlixBus 33h 5m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $159
FlixBus 32h 40m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $159
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Montreal via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $100? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 10m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      10:40 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $45
      • Waiting Time 14h 55m
    • megabus US
      6h 35m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      8:10 PM
      Montreal
      Mansfield Terminal
      0
      megabus US
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $100

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 32h 40m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $150
FlixBus 39h 15m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:00 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $151
FlixBus 52h 30m 11:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $153
Greyhound US 37h 35m 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $156
Greyhound US 35h 0m 10:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 10:00 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $157
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Montreal via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $101? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 10m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      10:40 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $45
      • Waiting Time 14h 55m
    • megabus US
      6h 35m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      8:10 PM
      Montreal
      Mansfield Terminal
      0
      megabus US
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $101

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 32h 40m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $151
FlixBus 52h 30m 11:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:20 AM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $152
Greyhound US 34h 5m 7:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $152
FlixBus 39h 15m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:00 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $153
Greyhound US 42h 15m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 PM Montreal Bus Station  Economy $153
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Montreal via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $102? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 10m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      10:40 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $45
      • Waiting Time 14h 55m
    • megabus US
      6h 35m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      8:10 PM
      Montreal
      Mansfield Terminal
      0
      megabus US
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $102

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Montreal is $120 on 3/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Montreal

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Montreal are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Chicago to Montreal. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Chicago and Montreal.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 66 buses from Chicago to Montreal, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Montreal, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Montreal

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 13 times every day by bus from Chicago to Montreal in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Montreal starting from $120!

Cheapest Bus $120
Fastest Bus 33h 40m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 743.6 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Montreal

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Montreal: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/15/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/15
$144
Monday 03/16
$127
Tuesday 03/17
$148
Wednesday 03/18
$136
Thursday 03/19
$149
Friday 03/20
$150
Saturday 03/21
$151
Sunday 03/22
$152
Monday 03/23
$136
Tuesday 03/24
$146
Wednesday 03/25
$140
Thursday 03/26
$147
Friday 03/27
$149
Saturday 03/28
$137
Sunday 03/29
$123
Monday 03/30
$135
Tuesday 03/31
$120
Wednesday 04/01
$135
Thursday 04/02
$130
Friday 04/03
Saturday 04/04
$137
Sunday 04/05
$121
Monday 04/06
$131
Tuesday 04/07
$120
Wednesday 04/08
$131
Thursday 04/09
$125
Friday 04/10
$133
Saturday 04/11

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Montreal

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Montreal, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $120, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Montreal. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $137.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Montreal, with $120. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $144.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Montreal

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Montreal in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Montreal, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Montreal are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Montreal

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Montreal.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Montreal

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Montreal? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Montreal? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Montreal bus

How much does a Chicago Montreal bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $120 and takes 35h 20m to reach Montreal. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Montreal?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $120 and $307. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Montreal.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Montreal each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Montreal bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Montreal take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Montreal is offered by FlixBus and takes 33h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $153. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Montreal?

The earliest bus arriving in Montreal from Chicago starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Montreal?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Montreal starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Montreal route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Montreal, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Montreal?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Montreal by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Montreal bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Montreal bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Montreal bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Montreal on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Montreal?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 13 daily trips between Chicago and Montreal. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Montreal?

Prices and availability for 13 trips between Chicago and Montreal change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Montreal

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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