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Registrant Name dei_EntityRegistrantName BMO FUNDS, INC.
Prospectus Date rr_ProspectusDate Dec. 27, 2013
BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund
  
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Risk/Return [Heading] rr_RiskReturnHeading BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund
Objective [Heading] rr_ObjectiveHeading Investment Objective:
Objective, Primary [Text Block] rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock To maximize total return consistent with current income.
Expense [Heading] rr_ExpenseHeading Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block] rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text] rr_ShareholderFeesCaption Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text] rr_OperatingExpensesCaption Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination December 31, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block] rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock The Fund incurs transaction costs, such as bid-ask spreads, when it buys and sells high yield securities (or turns over its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 34% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate 34.00%
Expenses Not Correlated to Ratio Due to Acquired Fund Fees [Text] rr_ExpensesNotCorrelatedToRatioDueToAcquiredFundFees Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses shown will not correlate to the Fund’s ratios of expenses to average net assets appearing in the Financial Highlights tables, which do not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.
Expense Example [Heading] rr_ExpenseExampleHeading Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block] rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses are as shown in the table and remain the same. The costs in the one-year example and for the first year of the three-, five-, and ten-year examples reflect the Adviser’s agreement to waive fees and reimburse expenses through December 31, 2014. Although your actual costs and returns may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Strategy [Heading] rr_StrategyHeading Principal Investment Strategies
Strategy Narrative [Text Block] rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock The Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of domestic and foreign high yield, high risk fixed income securities (also referred to as “junk bonds”) within the non-investment grade corporate bond market. The Fund’s sub-adviser seeks to generate excess returns by effectively balancing risk and reward through vigorous asset selection criteria and continuous monitoring of portfolio positions.

The Fund’s sub-adviser, Monegy, Inc. (“Monegy”), follows a disciplined investment approach that combines quantitative investment screening processes with traditional fundamental credit analysis. The portfolio is monitored to determine the risk and reward characteristics of each security, which allows the Fund to generate long term excess returns with lower levels of volatility than The BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield Constrained Index® and The BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield, BB-B Rated, Constrained Index®. The use of quantitative tools measures credit risk objectively and captures continuous changes in risk and return efficiently. High levels of diversification minimize the portfolio impact of principal losses stemming from unexpected default and other event risks.
Risk [Heading] rr_RiskHeading Principal Risks
Risk Narrative [Text Block] rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock The Fund cannot assure that it will achieve its investment objective. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of BMO Harris Bank N.A., or any of its affiliates, and is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. The net asset value of the Fund will vary and you could lose money by investing in the Fund. In addition, the Fund is subject to the following risks.

Call Risks. If the securities in which the Fund invests are redeemed by the issuer before maturity (or “called”), the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds in securities that pay a lower interest rate, which may decrease the Fund’s yield. This will most likely happen when interest rates are declining.

Credit Risks. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer or counterparty will default on a security or repurchase agreement by failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, the Fund may lose money. Lower credit ratings correspond to higher credit risk. Bonds rated lower than BBB or Baa have speculative characteristics.

Foreign Securities Risks. Investing in foreign securities may involve additional risks, including currency-rate fluctuations, political and economic instability, differences in financial reporting standards, less-strict regulation of the securities markets, and possible imposition of foreign withholding taxes. Furthermore, the Fund may incur higher costs and expenses when making foreign investments, which will affect the Fund’s total return.

High Yield Securities Risks. High yield securities, also referred to as “junk bonds” or non-investment grade securities, are debt securities rated lower than BBB by Standard & Poor’s or Baa by Moody’s Investors Service. These securities tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than are higher-rated securities, generally involve more credit risk than securities in the higher-rated categories and are predominantly considered to be speculative. The issuers of high yield securities are typically more leveraged, and the risk of loss due to default by an issuer of high yield securities is significantly greater than issuers of higher-rated securities because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors. The Fund may have difficulty disposing of certain high yield securities because there may be a thin trading market for such securities.

Income Risks. The Fund’s income could decline due to falling market interest rates. In a falling interest rate environment, the Fund may be required to invest its assets in lower-yielding securities.

Interest Rate Risks. Prices of fixed income securities rise and fall in response to changes in the interest rate paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed income securities fall. Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the price of fixed income securities with longer maturities.

Liquidity Risks. Liquidity risk refers to the possibility that the Fund may not be able to sell or buy a security or close out an investment contract at a favorable price or time. Consequently, the Fund may have to accept a lower price to sell a security, sell other securities to raise cash or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on the Fund’s performance. Infrequent trading of securities also may lead to an increase in their price volatility.

Management Risks. Monegy’s judgments about the attractiveness, value, and potential appreciation of the Fund’s investments may prove to be incorrect. Accordingly, no guarantee exists that the investment techniques used by the Fund’s managers will produce the desired results.
Risk Lose Money [Text] rr_RiskLoseMoney The net asset value of the Fund will vary and you could lose money by investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text] rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of BMO Harris Bank N.A., or any of its affiliates, and is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading Fund Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block] rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock The bar chart and table show the historical performance of the Fund’s shares and provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows how the Fund’s total returns before taxes have varied from year to year, while the table compares the Fund’s average annual total returns to the returns of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. Please keep in mind that past performance, before and after taxes, does not represent how the Fund will perform in the future. Investors may obtain updated performance information for the Fund at www.bmofunds.com.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns The bar chart and table show the historical performance of the Fund’s shares and provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows how the Fund’s total returns before taxes have varied from year to year, while the table compares the Fund’s average annual total returns to the returns of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress www.bmofunds.com
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture Please keep in mind that past performance, before and after taxes, does not represent how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading] rr_BarChartHeading Class Y—Annual Total Returns (calendar year 2012)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block] rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock

The return for the Class Y shares of the Fund from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 was 2.73%.

 

During the periods shown in the bar chart for the Fund:

 

    Quarter Ended      Returns  
Best quarter     9/30/2012         3.97 % 
Worst quarter     6/30/2012         1.14 % 
Performance Table Heading rr_PerformanceTableHeading Average Annual Total Returns through 12/31/12
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual marginal federal income tax rates and do not reflect the effect of any applicable state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors holding shares through tax-deferred programs, such as IRAs or 401(k) plans.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text] rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown After-tax returns are shown only for Class Y, and after-tax returns for Class I will vary.
Performance Table Narrative rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual marginal federal income tax rates and do not reflect the effect of any applicable state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors holding shares through tax-deferred programs, such as IRAs or 401(k) plans. After-tax returns are shown only for Class Y, and after-tax returns for Class I will vary.

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, BB-B Rated, Constrained Index (MLHYI) tracks the performance of BB-B rated U.S. dollar-denominated corporate bonds publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market and is restricted to a maximum of 2% per issuer.

The Lipper High Current Yield Funds Index (LHYFI) tracks the total return performance of the 30 largest funds included in this Lipper category.
BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund | Class Y
  
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice none
Redemption Fee rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption none
Management Fees rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets 0.50%
Distribution (12b-1) Fees rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets none
Other Expenses rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets 0.58%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets 0.01% [1]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses rr_ExpensesOverAssets 1.09%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets (0.18%) [2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement rr_NetExpensesOverAssets 0.91% [2]
1 Year rr_ExpenseExampleYear01 $ 93
3 Years rr_ExpenseExampleYear03 329
5 Years rr_ExpenseExampleYear05 583
10 Years rr_ExpenseExampleYear10 1,313
2012 rr_AnnualReturn2012 10.79%
Year to Date Return, Label rr_YearToDateReturnLabel The return for the Class Y shares of the Fund from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate Sep. 30, 2013
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn 2.73%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel Best quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate Sep. 30, 2012
Highest Quarterly Return rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn 3.97%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel Worst quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate Jun. 30, 2012
Lowest Quarterly Return rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn 1.14%
1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 10.79%
Since Inception rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception 10.61%
Inception Date rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate Dec. 29, 2011
BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund | Class I
  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice none
Redemption Fee rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption none
Management Fees rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets 0.50%
Distribution (12b-1) Fees rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets none
Other Expenses rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets 0.33%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets 0.01% [1]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses rr_ExpensesOverAssets 0.84%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets (0.18%) [2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement rr_NetExpensesOverAssets 0.66% [2]
1 Year rr_ExpenseExampleYear01 67
3 Years rr_ExpenseExampleYear03 250
5 Years rr_ExpenseExampleYear05 448
10 Years rr_ExpenseExampleYear10 $ 1,020
1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 10.95%
Since Inception rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception 10.78%
Inception Date rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate Dec. 29, 2011
BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund | Return After Taxes on Distributions | Class Y
  
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1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 8.77%
Since Inception rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception 8.61%
BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund | Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class Y
  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 6.95%
Since Inception rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception 7.84%
BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund | MLHYI (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
  
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1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 14.58%
Since Inception rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception 14.51%
BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund | LHYFI (reflects deduction of fees and no deduction for sales charges or taxes)
  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 15.44%
Since Inception rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception 15.46%
[1] Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses represent the pro rata expense indirectly incurred by the Fund as a result of its investment in other investment companies. Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses shown will not correlate to the Fund's ratios of expenses to average net assets appearing in the Financial Highlights tables, which do not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.
[2] BMO Asset Management Corp. (Adviser) has agreed to waive or reduce its investment advisory fee and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to prevent total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, other investment-related costs, and extraordinary expenses, such as litigation and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund's business, and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) from exceeding 0.90% for Class Y and 0.65% for Class I through December 31, 2014. This expense limitation agreement may not be terminated prior to December 31, 2014 without the consent of the Fund's Board of Directors, unless terminated due to the termination of the investment advisory agreement.