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How to get fromMontreal to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    5h 48m
    $195–1,208

  2. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BTV - ORD
    8h 6m
    $102–509

  3. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    17h 1m
    $209–625

  4. Bus via Toronto Airport (YYZ)

    1. Take the bus from St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St. to Toronto Airport-Viscount Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    22h 18m
    $104–228

  5. Drive  839 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Chicagocar car 839 mi
    14h 5m
    $192–278

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

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YUL - MDW
    7h 7m
    $185–708

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

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YHU - ORD
    8h 46m
    $498–2,111

  8. Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    7h 42m
    $305–1,276

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 30m
    $147–233

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train Adirondack
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    24h 5m
    $244–588

Montreal to Chicago by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

American Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 17h 1m.

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