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Distance from Montréal to Chicago

Straight line

1,203 km
747 mi · 649 NM

By road

1,366 km
848 mi

Travel time

15 h 52 min
flight ≈ 2 h

Direction

WSW 255°
initial bearing

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How far is Montréal from Chicago?

Montréal (Canada) and Chicago (United States) 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, Montréal to Chicago is 1,366 km (848 miles), about 15 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Montréal, Chicago lies to the west (initial bearing 255°). The route crosses from Canada into United States. 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 Montréal from Chicago?

By road it is 1,366 km (848 miles) from Montréal to Chicago; in a straight line it is 1,203 km (747 miles).

How long is the drive from Montréal to Chicago?

About 15 h 52 min on the fastest route (1,366 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Montréal?

Chicago is to the west of Montréal, at an initial bearing of 255°.

How long is the flight from Montréal to Chicago?

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.