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

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746 mi airlines 103/wk
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AC7249
AC Air Canada
76F
4:35 AM
CDT
7:40 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA3536
UA United
E7W
7:13 AM
CDT T2
10:40 AM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AC8478
AC Air Canada
CR9
7:15 AM
CDT T2
10:20 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS4198
AS Alaska
E70
8:18 AM
CDT T3
11:44 AM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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CM2821
CM Copa
E75L
10:35 AM
CDT T3
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AC3458
AC Air Canada
E7W
10:35 AM
CDT T2
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA3601
UA United
E75L
11:09 AM
CDT T2
2:56 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA3833
AA American
E70
11:51 AM
CDT T3
3:05 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC522
AC Air Canada
BCS3
12:50 PM
CDT T2
3:57 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8482
AC Air Canada
CR9
12:50 PM
CDT T2
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA3512
UA United
E7W
2:00 PM
CDT T2
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CM2819
CM Copa
E7W
2:00 PM
CDT T2
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8484
AC Air Canada
CR9
3:35 PM
CDT T2
6:40 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2820
CM Copa
E7W
6:00 PM
CDT T2
9:17 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AC4048
AC Air Canada
E75L
6:00 PM
CDT T3
9:17 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3542
UA United
E7W
6:26 PM
CDT T2
9:43 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA3600
UA United
E75L
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2824
CM Copa
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3653
AC Air Canada
E75L
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8477
AC Air Canada
CR9
9:25 AM
EDT
11:10 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AC3121
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:45 AM
EDT
11:37 AM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3619
UA United
E7W
9:45 AM
EDT
11:37 AM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC521
AC Air Canada
223
9:59 AM
EDT
11:36 AM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AS4198
AS Alaska
E70
12:30 PM
EDT
2:10 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AC8481
AC Air Canada
CR9
1:10 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3833
AA American
E70
4:19 PM
EDT
5:43 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3108
AC Air Canada
E75L
4:45 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2175
AV avianca
E75L
4:45 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2823
CM Copa
E75L
4:45 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3185
AC Air Canada
E7W
4:55 PM
EDT
6:47 PM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8483
AC Air Canada
CR9
6:25 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3549
UA United
E75L
7:07 PM
EDT
8:58 PM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Montréal
6 carriers, 103 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 103 Flights/wk 746 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 97 1-stop hubs

ORD–YUL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–YUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 40 76F, BCS3, CR9, E75L, E7W 2h05-2h25 64% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 28 E75L, E7W 2h17-2h47 64% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 21 E75L, E7W 2h17-2h30 64% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 7 E70 2h14 64% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E70 2h26 64% Oneworld
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 64%
Aircraft on this route
76F Boeing 767 Freighter – AC
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – AC
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + CM + UA (89 flights/wk, 86%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (14 flights/wk, 14%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to YUL direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
103
Outbound / wk
112
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YUL.
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One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
4,981
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
ORD → YUL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
76%
Return
YUL → ORD
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → YUL delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
746 mi / 1,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 47m.
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 to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

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.

ORD–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance746 mi / 1,200 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights103 out / 112 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 47m. The route covers 746 miles.
There are approximately 103 nonstop flights per week from ORD to YUL. The return direction has about 112 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, BED, SYR, CMH, ALB, FNT, BUF, CAK, HPN, INT, DAL, OPF, SUA, CHS, BZN, CZM, PSP, NAS, BZE, ZIH, CUR, YOW, PVR, SJD, PLS, ANC, MSP, CUN, LIR, PUJ, AGP, DTW, YYZ, YQB, BOS, PHL, CLT, IAD, EWR, DCA, BRU, LGA, MCO, AUS, PTY, ATL, RDU, BNA, ZRH, MAD, RSW, VIE, CVG, CPH, FLL, AMS, MIA, BOG, JFK, LHR, YYC, ATH, DFW, IAH, LAS, MUC, TPA, FCO, DEN, SJO, LIS, LAX, PHX, YWG, GDL, TLV, SFO, YVR, MEX, SJU, PBI, NRT, IST, CDG, GUA, MBJ, SXM, GRU, DWC, DXB, FRA, DEL, BCN, MXP, AUH, DOH and AMM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Montréal is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YUL to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to YUL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 103 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to YUL ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,200 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 215 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.