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How far is Chicago, IL, from Montreal?

The distance between Montreal (Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 746 miles / 1201 kilometers / 648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montreal (YUL) to Chicago (MDW) is 838 miles / 1348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 17 minutes.

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Montreal to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Montreal to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.069 miles
  • 1200.681 kilometers
  • 648.316 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 744.353 miles
  • 1197.920 kilometers
  • 646.825 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Montreal to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Montreal to Chicago generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Montreal to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
City: Montreal
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUL
ICAO Code: CYUL
Coordinates: 45°28′14″N, 73°44′26″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W