Flying from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 39 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport.
O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 1 hour behind Montreal.
With 63 direct flights a week between the two airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the busiest route. United operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from YUL to ORD is with Air Canada at 19:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to ORD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart from this terminal.
Popular carriers that have direct flights from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport departing YUL include:
YUL is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
It takes around 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
For a one-way ticket from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport, C$203 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$360. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
To score flight tickets from Montreal to ORD, book your journey 8 months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Chicago. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Montreal to ORD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -12ºC and 3ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to O'Hare International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top sights which should be on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
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