There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Toronto by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane ORD - YTZ
4h 25m$264–1,907Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus FlixBus 2701 / ...
13h 40m$111–180Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
10h 44m$185–530Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus FlixBus 2701 / ...
13h 30m$155–235Drive 820.4 km
- Drive from Chicago to Torontocar 820.4 km
8h 48m$167–241Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ORD - YYZ
5h 2m$563–1,420Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
7h 45m$274–537Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
7h 24m$254–547Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
15h 37m$234–666
Chicago to Toronto by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Toronto is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $260 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Toronto via Cass & Milwaukee and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Windsor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Chicago and Toronto is 747 km. The road distance is 820.4 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Toronto without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 13h 30m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Chicago to Toronto, including transfers.
Chicago to Toronto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $260 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $180 - $550 and takes 10h 44m, you could also bus via Detroit, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?
Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Toronto Union Station via Detroit and Windsor in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Toronto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Toronto is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:50 PM in Chicago and 2:50 PM in Toronto.
Chicago to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Toronto is 820 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Chicago to Toronto.
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