Chicago to Montréal by train
Montréal lies 1,200 km (746 mi) north-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 14 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,464 km (910 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Montréal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Montreal Central Station, McGill, Lucien-L'Allier |
Clocks in Montréal are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 16 h 14 min journey lands 17 h 14 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 trains from Chicago to Montréal
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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.
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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 train?
About 16 h 14 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.