I-94 Traffic Cameras: Complete Interstate 94 Guide - Montana to Michigan

Interstate 94 stretches 1,585 miles from Billings, Montana to the Blue Water Bridge at Port Huron, Michigan. The corridor handles immense volumes; a section of I-94 in Chicago reaches an AADT of 327,900, while profiles in other major metros show volumes up to 350,000 vehicles. According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions. Research indicates that real-time traveler information systems can reduce incident-related delays by up to 40% by providing drivers with the intelligence needed to find alternate routes. Every camera is plotted on an interactive map — zoom, search, and click to view any location instantly.

Complete State-by-State Guide

Montana (249 miles)

I-94 begins at Billings where it splits from I-90 and heads east through vast ranching country. The route passes through Miles City, a historic cattle town, before crossing into North Dakota. This segment features minimal traffic but extreme weather conditions — high winds and sudden blizzards can create whiteout conditions with little warning.

According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions.

• Billings: I-90/I-94 split, Montana's largest city
• Miles City: Eastern Montana hub, ranching heritage
• Terrain: Open prairie, minimal services between towns

North Dakota (352 miles)

The longest state segment crosses the North Dakota prairie, connecting Bismarck (the state capital) with Fargo (home to North Dakota State University). Winter blizzards regularly close this section, making camera monitoring essential for long-haul drivers. The flat terrain means wind-driven snow creates dangerous drifting across all lanes.

• Bismarck: State capital, Missouri River crossing
• Fargo: NDSU home, North Dakota's largest metro
• Winter Hazard: Blizzards can close the highway for hours or days

Minnesota (259 miles)

After crossing the Red River at Moorhead, I-94 passes through Alexandria lake country before entering the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The Twin Cities section features one of the most complex downtown interchange systems in the Midwest, where I-94 connects with I-35W, I-35E, I-394, and I-494/694.

• Moorhead: Minnesota-North Dakota border crossing
• Minneapolis-St. Paul: Complex downtown loop system, heavy commuter traffic
• Critical Interchange: I-94/I-35W "Spaghetti Junction" in Minneapolis

Wisconsin (348 miles)

I-94 crosses the St. Croix River into Wisconsin and passes through Eau Claire before reaching Madison, the state capital and home to the University of Wisconsin. The Milwaukee metro area presents significant urban congestion. Wisconsin Badger football game days create massive traffic surges around Madison.

• Eau Claire: Western Wisconsin hub
• Madison: State capital, UW Badger game day traffic
• Milwaukee: Wisconsin's largest city, major port
• Lake Effect: Snow squalls possible near Lake Michigan

Illinois (60 miles)

The Chicago segment is the most complex portion of I-94. The highway connects with the Dan Ryan Expressway and Kennedy Expressway, passes near O'Hare International Airport, and features some of the highest traffic volumes on the entire route. Multiple express/local lane configurations and frequent lane drops require constant attention.

• Chicago: Dan Ryan/Kennedy Expressway connections
• O'Hare Airport: I-190 spur access
• Interchange Complexity: Highest on the entire I-94 corridor

Indiana (46 miles)

I-94 passes through Gary, the historic steel city, and skirts the Indiana Dunes National Park along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This industrial corridor connects Chicago to Michigan and sees heavy truck traffic from steel mills and shipping facilities.

• Gary: Steel industry hub, heavy truck traffic
• Indiana Dunes: National park access, recreational traffic
• I-80/I-94: Concurrent routing with I-80

Michigan (275 miles)

After splitting from I-80 at the Indiana border, I-94 crosses southern Michigan through Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor (University of Michigan), and the Detroit metropolitan area. The route terminates at Port Huron where the Blue Water Bridge provides passage to Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.

• Kalamazoo: Western Michigan hub
• Ann Arbor: University of Michigan, game day congestion
• Detroit: Major metro, automotive industry center
• Port Huron: Blue Water Bridge international crossing to Canada

Traffic Challenges and Congestion Points

Peak Traffic Times by Metro Area

Weather Considerations

I-94 traverses some of the coldest interstate terrain in the continental United States.

International Border Crossing

I-94 terminates at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan, which crosses to Sarnia, Ontario. This is one of the busiest U.S.-Canada crossings, handling both commercial truck traffic and passenger vehicles.

• Bridge: Twin span, opened 1938 (original) and 1997 (second span)
• Wait Times: Can exceed 1-2 hours during peak periods and holidays
• Camera Monitoring: Check Port Huron cameras for border backup visibility

Using TrafficVision for I-94

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State Guides Along I-94

• Montana Traffic Cameras
• North Dakota Traffic Cameras
• Minnesota Traffic Cameras
• Wisconsin Traffic Cameras
• Illinois Traffic Cameras
• Indiana Traffic Cameras
• Michigan Traffic Cameras

Other Interstate Guides

• I-95 Traffic Cameras (East Coast)
• I-10 Traffic Cameras (Southern)
• I-80 Traffic Cameras (Transcontinental)

Traffic Camera Resources

• How Traffic Cameras Work
• Best Times to Check Cameras