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

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744 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 41 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
PIT Pittsburgh 4h AC → EJAWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 4h 3m ACAFAM → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
YTZ Toronto 4h 5m ACEKLX → PDTS Toronto (YTZ) to Chicago flights
CMH Columbus 4h 10m AC → EJMWN Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 4h 41m AAACDL → WN New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 4h 43m ACUA → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 48m AAACAV → EJAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
CLE Cleveland 4h 50m ACLXJOS → EJAWN Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 57m ACAV → LXJWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 5h 8m ACEKPD → WN Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 744 mi 2h 2m nonstop -1h behind

YUL–MDW had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 744 miles in 2h 2m.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Montréal flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YUL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 – – 87% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
YOW ~3h 55m PIT ~4h 0m DTW ~4h 3m YTZ ~4h 5m CMH ~4h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,588
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → MDW
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
79%
Return
MDW → YUL
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

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
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 2m 3h 46m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Montréal (YHU) to Chicago flights · Burlington (BTV) to Chicago flights · Saranac Lake (SLK) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

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 2m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

YUL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance744 mi / 1,198 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

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 about 2h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 744 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YUL to MDW: Air Canada. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 2m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pittsburgh, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Billy Bishop Toronto City.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from MDW to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YHU, BTV and SLK. 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 YUL to MDW

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YUL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to MDW is about 2 hours 2 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 Pittsburgh, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Billy Bishop Toronto City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU), Burlington (BTV) and Saranac Lake (SLK).