There are 7 ways to get from Toronto to Evanston by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YTZ - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway
3h 30m$118–459Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
15h 21m$72–140Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
11h 46m$80–194Drive 526 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Evanstoncar 526 mi
8h 56m$121–174Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
3h 42m$198–466Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYZ - ORD
6h 7m$187–467Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 39m$91–290
Toronto to Evanston by train, car, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Evanston is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 3h 30m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Rogers & Paulina via Detroit Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Davis via Buffalo Depew Station and LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
The distance between Toronto and Evanston is 469 miles. The road distance is 529 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 15h 21m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Toronto to Evanston, including transfers.
Toronto to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Evanston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Evanston is to train via Detroit which takes 11h 46m and costs $80 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 15h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $470 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Evanston, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Dempster via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Rogers & Paulina via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jackson & Dearborn, and State & Van Buren in around 15h 21m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–400
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempster
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 3:30 AM in Toronto and 2:30 AM in Evanston.
Toronto to Evanston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Evanston is 529 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Toronto to Evanston.
There are 1200+ hotels available in Evanston.