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, fares to Chicago usually run between $335 and $580. The best fare spotted recently is $409 (about 11% below the typical price).
What this route usually costs
We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Chicago on 57 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on September 3, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $382 to $495, with a median of $408. 29 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $409 is in the cheapest third of that range.
- Days observed 57
- Lowest recorded $382
- Median day $408
- Highest recorded $495
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 57 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 56 of them and Quebec City on 1. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $95 cheaper on this route.
Latest fare we spotted from each airport
- Montreal $409 (-11%)
- Quebec City $500
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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