Montreal (YUL) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Montreal (YUL) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48.59. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to Chicago (ORD): Air Canada, American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 746 miles (1,200 km) apart. Air Canada and United Airlines are in Star Alliance and American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ottawa, Toronto and Toronto and more.
How many miles YUL to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $48.59–94.19 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $68.59–114.19 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $48.59–94.19 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 10,000 | $71.99–131.99 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $71.99–117.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 12,000 | $48.59–458.59 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $71.99–117.59 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $48.59–94.19 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $73.59–133.59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $48.59–94.19 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $48.59–94.19 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $68.59–508.59 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from YUL to ORD
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book YUL to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
YUL to ORD with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ottawa (YOW)Air Canada, Air Transat and 1 more, then United Airlines
PP - Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way+2
- Via Toronto (YTZ)Air Canada and Porter Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Air Canada, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Air Canada, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)Air Canada, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Air Canada, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Quebec (YQB)Air Inuit, Air Canada and 4 more, then United Airlines and American Airlines
+3
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)Air Canada, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more
+1
YUL to ORD: common questions
How many miles does YUL to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48.59. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YUL to ORD?
Air Canada (Star Alliance), American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Montreal from Chicago by plane?
Montreal (YUL) and Chicago (ORD) are 746 miles (1,200 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YUL to ORD award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Montreal and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Ottawa (YOW), Toronto (YYZ), Toronto (YTZ), Detroit (DTW) and Cleveland (CLE). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.