There are 8 ways to get from Toronto to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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 O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 33m$213–1,131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
16h 20m$71–156Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
12h 35m$123–285Drive 524.2 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Jolietcar 524.2 mi
8h 51m$120–174Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YTZ - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 18m$118–470Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYZ - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
7h 5m$201–911Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
17h 35m$179–421Bus, train
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
17h 37m$122–212
Toronto to Joliet by train, car, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Joliet is to bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Detroit Bus Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Joliet via Buffalo Depew Station and LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
The distance between Toronto and Joliet is 507 miles. The road distance is 527.3 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Joliet without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Toronto to Joliet, including transfers.
Toronto to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Joliet train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Joliet is to train via Detroit which takes 12h 35m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Joliet via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Pace Transit Center via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,200
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- 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
- $23–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–85
- 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
- $80–180
- 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
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 11:00 PM in Toronto and 10:00 PM in Joliet.
Toronto to Joliet train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Joliet is 527 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Toronto to Joliet.
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