Montréal to Madison by train
Madison lies 1,285 km (799 mi) west of Montréal, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,568 km (974 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Montréal | Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.8 million | 280,305 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Montreal Central Station, McGill, Lucien-L'Allier | Madison Milwaukee Road depot |
Clocks in Madison are 1 h behind Montréal right now, so a 17 h 23 min journey lands only 16 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madison
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Montréal to Madison
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Staying in Madison
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Common questions
How far is Madison from Montréal?
1,285 km (799 mi) in a straight line, west of Montréal; by road roughly 1,568 km (974 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Madison by train?
About 17 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Madison?
Madison is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Madison?
The Dollar (USD).
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.