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How to get fromChicago to Toronto Islandsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, ferry, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Toronto Islands by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, ferry, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    4h 26m
    $284–2,107

  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 / ...
    13h 40m
    $110–180

  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
    10h 44m
    $185–529

  4. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    13h 30m
    $155–234

  5. Drive  818.4 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Toronto Islandscar car 818.4 km
    8h 45m
    $166–240

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    5h 3m
    $513–1,420

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Toronto Ferry Docks to Hanlan’s Pointferry ferry
    8h 10m
    $282–551

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Toronto Ferry Docks to Hanlan’s Pointferry ferry
    7h 49m
    $262–561

  9. 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
    15h 37m
    $233–665

Chicago to Toronto Islands by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Toronto Islands, 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.

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