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 Quebec City, fares to Chicago usually run between $270 and $650. The best fare spotted recently is $418.
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
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.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.