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How to get fromChicago, IL to Montrealby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Montreal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane ORD - YUL
    5h 26m
    $307–861

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus
    23h 35m
    $166–322

  3. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    17h 21m
    $203–488

  4. Drive 1,356.5 km

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Montrealcar car 1,356.5 km
    14h 27m
    $264–381

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane MDW - YUL
    7h 50m
    $197–911

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Longueuilbus bus Adt A508 / ...
    23h 12m
    $302–762

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Stationtrain train Adirondack
    25h 2m
    $310–714

Chicago, IL to Montreal by foot, train, and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?

American Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago, IL to Montréal via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 17h 21m.

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