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How to get fromToronto to Evanstonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Toronto to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    5h 54m
    $206–1,421

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    15h 4m
    $91–144

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    11h 34m
    $213–455

  4. Drive  522.9 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Evanstoncar car 522.9 mi
    8h 56m
    $108–156

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

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    6h 18m
    $385–959

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    8h 47m
    $206–377

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    9h 21m
    $198–367

  8. Bus, train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    3. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    9h 7m
    $154–817

  9. Bus, train to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    3. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    9h 34m
    $131–627

  10. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    16h 31m

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 11m
    $323–627

Toronto to Evanston by train, car, foot, and subway

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Evanston, IL, USA?

Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Main via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 11h 34m.

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