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

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There are 12 ways to get from Montreal to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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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
    6h 49m
    $209–1,213

  2. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YUL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    11h
    $114–624

  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 57m
    $302–703

  4. 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
    24h 39m
    $158–245

  5. Drive  851.5 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Evanstoncar car 851.5 mi
    14h 25m
    $195–282

  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 58m
    $157–713

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

    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
    9h 6m
    $121–585

  8. 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
    9h 20m
    $502–2,116

  9. 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
    8h 50m
    $310–1,284

  10. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    10h 44m
    $152–714

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albany - Rensselaerbus bus Adt A297-D / ...
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 52m
    $488–838

  12. 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
    25h 25m
    $565–893

Montreal to Evanston by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration24h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Evanston, 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 Main via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 17h 57m.

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