Chicago to Québec flights
Québec lies 1,415 km (880 mi) north-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Québec | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 531,902 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | YQB, 14 km out |
Clocks in Québec are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands 3 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Québec
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Québec
Québec is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport | YQB | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,000 ft | 244 ft |
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Staying in Québec
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Quebec City. Of the 349 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (165), and 3 are five-star. Across 207 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 254,660 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Québec from Chicago?
1,415 km (880 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Québec by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Québec?
Québec is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Québec flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).
What currency do I need in Québec?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Québec?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Quebec City, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.