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How to get fromEvanston to Montrealby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Evanston to Montreal by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane ORD - YUL
    5h 54m
    $304–1,655

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane ORD - BTV
    2. Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montrealbus bus
    9h 41m
    $167–802

  3. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    23h 39m
    $359–1,031

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 to 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5bus bus
    24h 33m
    $201–314

  5. Drive  1,369.6 km

    1. Drive from Evanston to Montrealcar car 1,369.6 km
    14h 52m
    $277–400

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane MDW - YUL
    7h 28m
    $284–1,005

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane plane ORD - YHU
    9h 20m
    $665–2,923

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Stationtrain train Adirondack
    26h 41m
    $378–851

Evanston to Montreal by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,268.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?

You can take a train from Evanston to Montréal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Buffalo, and Toronto Union Station in around 23h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Ottawa, and 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 in around 24h 33m.

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