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Distance from Chicago to Montréal

Straight line

1,203 km
747 mi · 649 NM

By road

1,361 km
846 mi

Travel time

15 h 54 min
flight ≈ 2 h

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Chicago from Montréal?

Chicago (United States) and Montréal (Canada) are quite far apart: 1,203 km in a straight line, that is 747 miles or 649 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chicago to Montréal is 1,361 km (846 miles), about 15 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Chicago, Montréal lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from United States into Canada. The halfway point is at 43.8953°, -80.8345°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chicago from Montréal?

By road it is 1,361 km (846 miles) from Chicago to Montréal; in a straight line it is 1,203 km (747 miles).

How long is the drive from Chicago to Montréal?

About 15 h 54 min on the fastest route (1,361 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montréal from Chicago?

Montréal is to the north-east of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Montréal?

A direct flight would take about 2 h at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.