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Chicago → Montreal Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Montreal (YUL)
Timezone shift +1h Direction eastbound Flight time 2h 15m Distance 1,199 km Direct 3 airlines
Overview Airlines(20) Awards(3) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
Schedule su mo tu we th fr sa
Aircraft Airbus A220-300
Boeing 737-700
Embraer 170
Embraer 175
Chicago to Montreal Flights Flights from Chicago to Montreal are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 07:00 and 08:19. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,199 km (745 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Arrival Strategy for Montreal How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to natural sunlight and stay active to reset your internal clock, avoiding lengthy naps that can disrupt adaptation.
Afternoon arrivals should focus on light exposure and moderate physical activity, keeping caffeine intake strategic to maintain alertness without overstimulation.
Evening arrivals should minimize bright light, prepare for a shorter initial sleep cycle, and aim to align with local nighttime within the first 24 hours.
Best Time to Visit Montreal Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
YUL
Comfort: 1.4/10
Min connection: 45min
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
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Jetlag Score 90
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 1.5 days
Aggressive 0.9 days
Direction eastbound
Route Facts Origin ORD
Destination YUL
Distance 1,199 km
Timezone Shift +1h
Direct Airlines 3
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