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

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There are 11 ways to get from Montreal to Lake Michigan 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 44m
    $195–1,208

  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 51m
    $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
    $217–617

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 to 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7bus 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
    22h 59m
    $137–219

  5. Drive  842.1 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Chicagocar car 842.1 mi
    14h 21m
    $193–279

  6. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YUL - MKE
    6h 41m
    $103–553

  7. 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 3m
    $185–708

  8. 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 2m
    $107–509

  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
    7h 47m
    $305–1,276

  10. 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
    23h 9m
    $249–606

  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
    24h 17m
    $260–589

Montreal to Lake Michigan by train, car, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Lake Michigan, 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 & Clinton in around 17h 14m.

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