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$62+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Montreal (YMQ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YMQ
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Montreal

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Montreal
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Montreal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/710:25 am
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1 stop5h 50m
Porter Airlines
Sun 5/1012:25 pm
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1 stop5h 25m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 1/27$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2511:00 am
MDW
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YUL
1 stop4h 30m
Porter Airlines
Mon 3/306:50 am
YUL
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1 stop4h 15m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 1/27$200
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:00 am
MDW
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YUL
1 stop6h 15m
Porter Airlines
Sun 4/128:55 am
YUL
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MDW
1 stop7h 25m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 1/27$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:00 pm
ORD
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YUL
Nonstop2h 17m
United Airlines
Thu 2/194:45 pm
YUL
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ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$204
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1011:00 am
MDW
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YUL
1 stop6h 45m
Porter Airlines
Mon 4/136:45 am
YUL
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MDW
1 stop4h 20m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 1/28$212
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/137:15 am
ORD
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YUL
Nonstop2h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 3/169:25 am
YUL
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ORD
Nonstop2h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:35 am
ORD
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YUL
Nonstop2h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 2/219:15 am
YUL
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ORD
1 stop10h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:00 am
ORD
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YUL
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 3/33:45 pm
YUL
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ORD
Nonstop2h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/510:25 am
MDW
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YUL
1 stop5h 50m
Porter Airlines
Sun 6/712:25 pm
YUL
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MDW
1 stop5h 25m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 1/27$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2611:00 am
MDW
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YUL
1 stop5h 45m
Porter Airlines
Mon 3/306:50 am
YUL
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MDW
1 stop4h 15m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 1/27$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/810:25 am
MDW
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YUL
1 stop5h 50m
Porter Airlines
Sun 5/1012:25 pm
YUL
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MDW
1 stop5h 25m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 1/27$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:19 am
ORD
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YUL
Nonstop2h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 5/54:16 pm
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ORD
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$230

Find flight deals from Illinois to Montreal

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Montreal flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$195
(oojo)

One-way from

$62
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$335

Good round-trip deal

$481 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Montreal that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Montreal that are best for you.

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ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

6:00 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 2/19

4:45 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$204

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

12:50 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 3/28

9:25 am-11:18 am

Nonstop2h 53m

$214

ChicagoMontreal

MDW - YUL

MDWYUL

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/5

10:25 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 6/7

12:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$226

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

7:10 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 2/25

9:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$229

ChicagoMontreal

MDW - YUL

MDWYUL

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

11:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 2/25

6:45 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 25m

$235

ChicagoMontreal

MDW - YUL

MDWYUL

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-5:31 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 3/15

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$237

ChicagoMontreal

MDW - YUL

MDWYUL

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

1:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

$237

ChicagoMontreal

MDW - YUL

MDWYUL

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-5:31 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 3/16

12:42 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$237

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

5:10 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 28m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$237

ChicagoMontreal

ORD - YUL

ORDYUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

7:10 am-5:31 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Montreal

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Montreal

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Montreal?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Montreal (average of $106). Flying from Illinois to Montreal in July is currently the most expensive (average of $269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to YMQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Montreal. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Illinois to Montreal by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Montreal

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Montreal. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to YMQ are scheduled on a Wednesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Montreal?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Montreal. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Montreal?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Montreal can take about 2h 07m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $214. The distance from Illinois to Montreal is about 745 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Montreal one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Montreal for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Montreal?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Montreal are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, Chicago Midway - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl and Lambert-St Louis - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Montreal?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Montreal consider choosing Japan Airlines (75%), Porter Airlines (75%) or Qantas Airways (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Montreal?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,036 for a flight from Illinois to Montreal. The cheapest flight overall is $101 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl) is currently priced at $210.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Montreal that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Montreal flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Montreal?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Montreal.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Montreal?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Montreal by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Montreal?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Montreal (average of $106). Flying from Illinois to Montreal in July is currently the most expensive (average of $269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Montreal

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Montreal. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$149Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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