There are 8 ways to get from Toronto to Elmhurst by plane, subway, train, shuttle or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Toronto to Chicago O'Hare • 6h 1m
$150 - $335
Cheapest option
Fly Toronto to Milwaukee, train • 8h 33m
$81 - $426
6 alternative options
Fly Billy Bishop Toronto City to Chicago Midway, subway, train • 6h 8m
$145 - $164
Shuttle to Buffalo, fly to Chicago O'Hare • 8h 21m
$205 - $425
Shuttle to Buffalo, fly to Chicago Midway • 8h 43m
$292 - $576
Train via Detroit • 11h 40m
$112 - $211
Train • 17h 35m
$113 - $183
Drive • 9h 6m
$70 - $110
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Elmhurst is 800-232-4636.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Elmhurst is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Elmhurst is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800-232-4636.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Elmhurst is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 6m.
The quickest way to get from Toronto to Elmhurst is to fly which costs $180 - $430 and takes 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Elmhurst via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
The distance between Toronto and Elmhurst is 453 miles. The road distance is 538.6 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Elmhurst without a car is to train which takes 17h 35m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Toronto to Elmhurst, including transfers.
Toronto to Elmhurst train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $180 - $430. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 11h 40m.
The quickest flight from Toronto Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Elmhurst is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 3:55 PM in Toronto and 2:55 PM in Elmhurst.
- Distance: 452.9 miles
- Duration: 6h 1m
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Elmhurst, IL, USA?
Air Canada, United Airlines and two other airlines fly from Toronto to Elmhurst hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto to Elmhurst via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550
Flights from Buffalo to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $650
Flights from Toronto to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $490
Flights from Toronto to Milwaukee via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550
Flights from Buffalo to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $650
Flights from Buffalo to Chicago O'Hare via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $650
Flights from Toronto to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $490
Flights from Toronto to Milwaukee via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $500
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City to Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $137
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $430
Flights from Buffalo to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
Flights from Toronto to Milwaukee via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $410
Flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo to Chicago O'Hare via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $370
Flights from Toronto to Milwaukee via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $370
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Harlem-Green
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $5
- Schedules at
- transitchicago.com
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metrarail.com
Train from Oak Park to Elmhurst
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- Metra
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $25
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Premium
- $210 - $300
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $75 - $110
- Business Seat
- $75 - $110
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Premium
- $250 - $350
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $120 - $180
- Business Seat
- $120 - $180
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- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40 - $55
- Business
- $90 - $120
- Economy
- $65 - $75
- EconomyPlus
- $100 - $150
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $90
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25 - $40
- Business
- $75 - $85
- Economy
- $47 - $50
- EconomyPlus
- $60 - $90
- Phone
- 905-374-8111
- airsales@niagaraairbus.com
- Website
- niagaraairbus.com
Shuttle from Toronto Airport to Buffalo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100 - $120
- Schedules at
- niagaraairbus.com
- Book at
- niagaraairbus.com
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Toronto to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Elmhurst is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Toronto to Elmhurst.
United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada offer flights from Toronto Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport.
There are 316+ hotels available in Elmhurst. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Toronto to Toronto Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $13.