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

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There are 11 ways to get from Montreal to South Shore 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

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    6h 15m
    $198–1,111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 28m
    $85–228

  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 47m
    $240–666

  4. Drive 832.9 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to South Shorecar car 832.9 mi
    14h 13m
    $191–276

  5. 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 27m
    $278–711

  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 33m
    $100–466

  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 11m
    $711–1,414

  8. 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 14m
    $339–1,285

  9. 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
    11h 30m
    $191–864

  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 45m
    $299–686

  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 30m
    $324–699

Montreal to South Shore by train, car, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and South Shore, 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 train from Montréal to Jeffery & 71st Street via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Washington & Jefferson in around 17h 47m.

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