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$94+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Montreal (YMQ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — YMQ
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Montreal are usually found in March or October, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Montreal

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Montreal (YMQ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$94
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$673 or less

Good one-way deal

$384 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Montreal
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Montreal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/115:11 amORD - YUL
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/183:55 pmYUL - ORD
2 stops21h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$249
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1512:55 pmMDW - YUL
1 stop4h 20mPorter Airlines
Sat 3/226:50 amYUL - MDW
1 stop6h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/29$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:55 pmORD - YUL
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/318:00 pmYUL - ORD
1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$311
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/17:20 amORD - YUL
Nonstop2h 12mAir Canada
Sun 3/27:00 amYUL - ORD
1 stop7h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 1/30$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/261:05 pmMDW - YUL
1 stop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/56:03 pmYUL - MDW
1 stop17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/242:55 pmMDW - YUL
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Sat 3/297:05 amYUL - MDW
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/30$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:45 amORD - YUL
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Mon 3/1011:25 amYUL - ORD
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/30$353
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/157:50 amORD - YUL
1 stop14h 49mWestJet
Sat 3/227:14 amYUL - ORD
1 stop27h 21mWestJet
Deal found 1/30$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/277:22 amORD - YUL
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/25:35 pmYUL - ORD
1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$407
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:18 pmORD - YUL
3 stops19h 57mPorter Airlines
Mon 3/176:20 pmYUL - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/30$409
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1112:51 pmMDW - YUL
1 stop21h 44mWestJet
Sat 3/156:45 amYUL - MDW
2 stops12h 48mWestJet
Deal found 1/29$496

Find flights from Chicago to Montreal within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Montreal that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

5:11 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 2/18

3:55 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$249

ChicagoMontreal

MDW - YUL

MDWYUL

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/15

12:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 3/22

6:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$262

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

1:55 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 3/31

8:00 pm-8:04 am

1 stop13h 04m

$311

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

11:35 am-2:51 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 4/16

9:45 am-11:32 am

Nonstop2h 47m

$314

ChicagoMontreal

MDW - YUL

MDWYUL

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/26

1:05 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 3/5

6:03 pm-10:12 am

1 stop17h 09m

$335

ChicagoMontreal

MDW - YUL

MDWYUL

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/24

2:55 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 3/29

7:05 am-12:32 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$353

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

6:45 am-3:57 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 3/10

11:25 am-8:38 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$353

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

7:50 am-11:39 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 3/22

7:14 am-9:35 am

1 stop27h 21m

$359

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/25

8:14 am-4:55 pm

2 stops7h 41m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 3/4

7:14 am-5:55 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$362

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

6:30 am-10:45 pm

3 stops15h 15m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 2/24

8:35 am-3:37 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$412

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Montreal in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Montreal flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Montreal flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Montreal flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Montreal flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Montreal flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Montreal

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Montreal

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Montreal including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Montreal?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Montreal. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Montreal may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Montreal?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Montreal (average of $270). Flying from Chicago to Montreal in July is currently the most expensive (average of $409). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to YMQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Montreal. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Montreal is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Montreal

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Montreal. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to YMQ are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Montreal by month

Plan your trip to Montreal by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Montreal ranges from 2.5 - 4.4 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Montreal when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Montreal by month

Plan your trip to Montreal by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montreal, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Montreal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montreal. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Montreal. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Montreal, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Porter Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
278 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,817 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Montreal. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Montreal round-trip?

    Currently priced at $261, Porter Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Montreal and back. In addition to Porter Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $311 and $314, respectively. Porter Airlines is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Montreal one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Porter Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $121. Users have also found prices from $130 and $138 on Air Canada and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Montreal?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Montreal on time: Alaska Airlines (85%), Jazz (74%), American Airlines (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Montreal?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Montreal is generally $1,205, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $209. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl), you can expect to pay $284 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Montreal that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Montreal flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Montreal?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Montreal.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Montreal?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Montreal by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Montreal?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Montreal (average of $270). Flying from Chicago to Montreal in July is currently the most expensive (average of $409). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Montreal

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Montreal. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$164Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$253Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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