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

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Montréal to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 744 mi 2h 48m nonstop -1h behind 90 1-stop hubs

YUL–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 744 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,685
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric YUL→MDW YHU→MDW BTV→MDW
Distance from YUL 16 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 48m 3h 2m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
744 mi / 1,198 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

YUL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance744 mi / 1,198 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 48m. The route covers 744 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YUL to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, YKF, BED, MKE, DAY, LUK, HPN, BUF, TEB, YOW, IND, FRG, YHU, ALB, BWI, GSO, RIC, YYZ, IAD, ILM, PDK, MEM, SAV, CHS, FAR, DAL, JAX, APF, VRB, BJC, FXE, MSY, SUA, TMB, PBI, HOU, OPF, RSW, CMH, BCT, FPO, SCF, IAH, GCM, NAS, TUS, YEG, PLS, PSP, VNY, ONT, YVR, SXM, SJD, SJU, GDL, SJC, ORD, MSP, PIT, DTW, LBG, DCA, CLT, CLE, LGA, LAS, STL, SFO, PHL, ATL, YTZ, BOS, MBJ, AUS, BNA, RDU, EWR, CVG, DFW, MCO, FLL, DEN, LAX, PHX, MIA, CUN, TPA, SAN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Montréal.
Nearby alternatives include YHU, BTV and YOW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YUL to MDW

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to MDW ranges from 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 744 miles (1,198 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU), Burlington (BTV) and Ottawa (YOW).