Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is one hour behind Montreal, where Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route, with 46 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from YUL to ORD is with Air Canada at 18:50. Choose the first departure with United Airlines at 06:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your YUL to Chicago flight.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Direct Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago tickets are available for booking. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is where you'll disembark.
Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago include:
YUL is around 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to YUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on time at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago flight is R 2,019. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,083. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from YUL to Chicago.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The distance from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near ORD if you have a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your flight from YUL to Chicago.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The centre of Chicago is around 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near MDW. Settle in and get cosy after your YUL to Chicago flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at MDW can land you a better rate.
Chicago Midway International Airport can be found at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Step off your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago and head straight for your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central Chicago is around 137 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to reach driving.
The journey will take you roughly 4 hours 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel close to RFD. Get comfortable at one of these options after your YUL to Chicago flight:
Start your journey without stressing about how to get to your next stop with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable companies here like Budget, Alamo and National.
If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting your first choice. Book your ride from RFD a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport can be found at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Visit Chicago in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YUL to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago, explore our range of hotels including:
Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are a couple of big attractions to put on your Chicago itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Explore more of United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to tick off its top sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, consider Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among its highlights.
