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How to get fromChicago to The Beachesby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to The Beaches by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Danforth GOtrain train
    5h 45m
    $261–681

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    15h
    $96–184

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    11h 14m
    $121–304

  4. Drive 833.7 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to The Beachescar car 833.7 km
    8h 46m
    $163–235

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Danforth GOtrain train
    5h 44m
    $276–687

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $311–1,291

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    6h 44m
    $381–1,691

  8. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane MDW - YTZ
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Danforth GOtrain train
    5h 29m
    $166–687

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    2. Drive from Erie-Airport-ERI to The Beachescar car
    6h 55m
    $123–492

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    16h 36m
    $111–352

Chicago to The Beaches by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and The Beaches, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Danforth GO via Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Queen St East at Wineva Ave East Side via Detroit Bus Station, Toronto, and Adelaide St West at Yonge St - King Station in around 15h.

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