Chicago to Montréal (MDW–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 45m ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YTZ Toronto 3h 42m PDTS ACEKLX Toronto (YTZ) to Montréal flights
CMH Columbus 3h 50m WN AC Columbus (CMH) to Montréal flights
DTW Detroit 3h 51m AFDLKE ACAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Montréal flights
STL St Louis 4h 16m WN ACG6 St Louis (STL) to Montréal flights
LGA New York 4h 25m WN AAACBA New York (LGA) to Montréal flights
DCA Washington 4h 28m WN AC Washington (DCA) to Montréal flights
BOS Boston 4h 34m WN ACEKSN Boston (BOS) to Montréal flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 36m EJAWN AAACAV Philadelphia (PHL) to Montréal flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 55m DLEJAKE ACAFAV Minneapolis (MSP) to Montréal flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 6m LXJWN AAEJAPD Charlotte (CLT) to Montréal flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Montréal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
744 mi 1h 37m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and YUL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,336
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → YUL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
84%
Return
YUL → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → YUL delays →

Other ways to reach Montréal from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Metric MDW→YUL ORD→YUL MKE→YUL
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 12 1
Weekly flights 177
Flight time 1h 37m 2h 15m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Montréal is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · YUL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
744 mi / 1,198 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting from YUL

The 747 Express bus departs from the arrivals level every 20–30 minutes around the clock (CAD $11). It stops at several downtown métro stations, making it convenient for most city-centre destinations. Taxis from the arrivals level charge a flat rate of CAD $45 to downtown; Uber and Lyft are available from a separate ride-share zone.Rental car facilities are located on-site in the terminal complex. During winter, confirm road conditions before driving; Highway 20 can be slow or briefly closed during heavy snowstorms.

Montréal Climate

Continental climate with dramatic seasonal swings. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winters (December–March) are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping to −15°C or colder and heavy snowfall that causes frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops.

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional and relatively pleasant, though spring snowstorms are not unusual. Pack serious winter gear from November through March; ice storms in early spring create particularly difficult travel conditions.

MDW–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance744 mi / 1,198 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take about 1h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 744 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Billy Bishop Toronto City, John Glenn Columbus and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YUL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Montréal is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YUL to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to YUL

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to YUL is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 744 miles (1,198 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Billy Bishop Toronto City, John Glenn Columbus and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).