There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YUL - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
7h 35m$210–1,115Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
9h 50m$112–522Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain
18h 51m$234–650Bus
- 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 Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
25h 21m$172–312Drive 852.8 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Jolietcar 852.8 mi
14h 36m$196–282Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YUL - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
8h 49m$190–715Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YHU - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
10h 13m$503–2,118Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
9h 37m$311–1,285Bus, train
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albany - Rensselaerbus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
24h 54m$254–623Train
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
26h 19m$277–611
Montreal to Joliet by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Joliet is to bus which costs $170 - $320 and takes 25h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs $210 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, Toledo and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via Toronto Union Station, Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.
The distance between Montreal and Joliet is 819 miles. The road distance is 857.8 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Joliet without a car is to bus which takes 25h 21m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Montreal to Joliet, including transfers.
Montreal to Joliet bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert station.
Montreal to Joliet train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Joliet is to train via Toronto which takes 18h 51m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 25h 21m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Montréal to Joliet Gateway Center via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Pace Transit Center via Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 25h 21m.
- 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 38m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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 Joliet bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St station.
Joliet is 1h behind Montreal. It is currently 9:53 AM in Montreal and 8:53 AM in Joliet.
Montreal to Joliet train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Joliet is 858 miles. It takes approximately 14h 36m to drive from Montreal to Joliet.
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