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

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There are 7 ways to get from Toronto to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    2h 40m
    $189–470

  2. Bus

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    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
    14h 16m
    $70–184

  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
    10h 51m
    $85–230

  4. Drive 513.4 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Chicagocar car 513.4 mi
    8h 36m
    $118–170

  5. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YTZ - MDW
    2h 28m
    $110–436

  6. 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
    5h 5m
    $183–454

  7. 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
    15h 51m
    $101–287

Toronto to Lake Michigan by train, car, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Jackson & Wabash via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 10h 51m.

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