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

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There are 11 ways to get from Montreal to Evanston by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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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 46m
    $209–1,113

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

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    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 4m
    $111–507

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albany - Rensselaerbus bus Adt A297 / ...
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    24h 9m
    $281–691

  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
    25h 14m
    $145–247

  5. Drive 854.7 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Evanstoncar car 854.7 mi
    14h 43m
    $196–283

  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 59m
    $237–713

  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
    9h 37m
    $502–2,116

  8. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YHU - MDW
    12h 1m
    $190–816

  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 45m
    $330–1,285

  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 41m
    $150–665

  11. 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 17m
    $301–698

Montreal to Evanston by bus, train, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

American Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montréal to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 25h 14m.

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