There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to Evanston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YUL - ORD
6h 47m$209–1,113Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BTV - ORD
9h 2m$111–520Bus
- Take the bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland Stbus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
23h 59m$137–249Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
25h 17m$275–619Drive 854.7 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Evanstoncar 854.7 mi
14h 41m$196–283Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YUL - MDW
7h 48m$187–713Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YHU - ORD
9h 24m$502–2,116Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YOW - ORD
8h 46m$310–1,284Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
10h 31m$140–665Bus, train
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albany - Rensselaerbus Adt A297 / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
25h 17m$251–631
Montreal to Evanston by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Evanston is to bus which costs $130 - $250 and takes 23h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Evanston is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $200 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Dempster via Schenectady and Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.
The distance between Montreal and Evanston is 784 miles. The road distance is 859.7 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 23h 59m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Montreal to Evanston, including transfers.
Montreal to Evanston bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert station.
Montreal to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Evanston is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $200 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 23h 59m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 25h 17m.
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 bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 23h 59m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–480
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tour Express
Bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Tour Express
- Adult
- $19–27
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Evanston bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St station.
Evanston is 1h behind Montreal. It is currently 7:48 AM in Montreal and 6:48 AM in Evanston.
Montreal to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Evanston is 860 miles. It takes approximately 14h 41m to drive from Montreal to Evanston.
There are 1226+ hotels available in Evanston.





