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Chicago → Montréal

Driving from Chicago to Montréal

Montréal lies 1,200 km (746 mi) north-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 16 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 1,464 km (910 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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ChicagoMontréal
CountryUnited StatesCanada
Population2.7 million1.8 million
Elevation180 m (591 ft)216 m (709 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-4 (America/Toronto)

Clocks in Montréal are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 16 h 16 min journey lands 17 h 16 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Montréal

Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book car hire from Chicago to Montréal

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Montréal

Our booking partner lists 875 places to stay in Montréal. Of the 551 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (266), and 9 are five-star. Across 253 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 330,220 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Montréal

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Common questions

How far is Montréal from Chicago?

1,200 km (746 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,464 km (910 mi).

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Montréal by car?

About 16 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Chicago and Montréal?

Montréal is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).

What currency do I need in Montréal?

The Dollar (CAD).

Where can I stay in Montréal?

Our booking partner lists 875 places to stay in Montréal, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.