Bus Tickets from Chicago to Montgomery (AL)

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Montgomery
    Destination location: Montgomery, AL
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Montgomery
    Destination location: Montgomery, AL
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Montgomery
    Destination location: Montgomery, AL
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Montgomery
    Destination location: Montgomery, AL
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Montgomery
    Destination location: Montgomery, AL
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Montgomery.

Bus
Average Price$81 - $211Average Duration20h 40m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$245 - $503Average Duration1d 6h
97kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Montgomery

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Montgomery. The journey takes about 20 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
20h 40mAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Montgomery: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$136
Average bus trip duration20h 40m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance648 miles (1045 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Montgomery Bus

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

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$137
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05/26
$132
05/27
$102
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05/29
$121
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Montgomery was searched and found on May 27, 2025 with a price of $102

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $102 to $173 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Montgomery based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-05-27.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Montgomery?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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