Chicago to Montréal (ORD–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–YUL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 55 | 223, B38M, BCS3, E75S, E7W | 2h15-2h30 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, NZ | 35 | 7M8, B38M, E75L, E7W | 2h21-3h04 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, PD, QF | 14 | E70 | 2h29-2h31 | Oneworld | AY, PD, QF | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | E70 | 2h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Montréal from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→YUL | MDW→YUL | MKE→YUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 174 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 1h 37m | 1h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Montréal.
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.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 174 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to YUL is about 2 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,200 km). There are approximately 174 weekly flights outbound and 192 return, totaling 366 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Billy Bishop Toronto City, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and Madison (MSN).