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

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There are 8 ways to get from Montreal to Great Lakes 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
    5h 47m
    $205–1,208

  2. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YUL - TVC
    6h 55m
    $73–393

  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 14m
    $222–657

  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
    23h 54m
    $150–241

  5. Drive  839 mi

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

  6. 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
    8h 4m
    $112–579

  7. 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 13m
    $259–736

  8. 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 21m
    $284–758

Montreal to Great Lakes by train, car, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Great Lakes, MI, 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 Jackson & Wabash via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Jackson & Canal in around 17h 14m.

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