Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Chicago, United States

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Chicago from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Montreal, the best fare spotted recently to Chicago is $413.

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Chicago on 111 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $326 to $511, with a median of $421. 41 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $413 is around the middle of that range.

Days observed 111
Lowest recorded $326
Median day $421
Highest recorded $511

These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.

Quebec City or Montreal for Chicago?

We have priced Chicago from both airports on 111 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 109 of them and Quebec City on 2. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $122 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Montreal $413
Quebec City $692

Stops from each airport

Counted on the cheapest fare we found each day. Google Flights sometimes shows the same price with fewer stops, and nonstop flights can exist at higher fares.

Montreal Nonstop on 80 of 111 days, 1 stop on 31
Quebec City Nonstop on 26 of 112 days, 1 stop on 79, 2 or more stops on 7

Chicago is a major Midwestern American city known for its bold architecture, lakefront setting on Lake Michigan, and rich cultural and culinary scene. It offers world-class museums, a famous skyline, and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Cruise the river beneath its soaring towers or bite into a deep-dish pizza, and this big-shouldered city will win you over fast!

When to go

Summer (June to August) is the liveliest season, with warm weather, festivals, and lakefront activities, though it can be busy. Autumn is pleasant and colourful, spring is mild, and winters are cold and snowy, which keeps crowds down but limits outdoor time.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

Chicago is often nonstop from Toronto or Montreal, but from most Canadian cities you will connect through one of those gateways or another US hub depending on your departure city. As a US destination you will clear US customs, frequently precleared before departure at the larger Canadian airports. Nonstop service from smaller cities is uncommon, so plan for a layover.

What to see and do

Millennium Park and Cloud Gate (The Bean)
The Art Institute of Chicago
An architecture river cruise
Deep-dish pizza and Navy Pier
The view from the Willis Tower Skydeck

Good to know before you go

The currency is the US dollar, and cards are accepted nearly everywhere, with tipping customary in restaurants and bars. The 'L' train and buses make getting around easy and affordable, including a train straight from both airports, with ride apps like Uber and Lyft for the gaps, so you won't need a car (and downtown parking is pricey anyway); walking the lakefront is a highlight. Dress warmly in winter, as wind off the lake can be biting.

Entry requirements and health

No visa needed

Good news: with a Canadian passport you can just show up for a short tourist stay, no visa needed. Keep an eye on how long you're allowed to stay so your trip fits.

General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.

Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.

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