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

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

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  1. Fly 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 38m
    $172–1,279

  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 14m
    $81–150

  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 49m
    $154–403

  4. Drive 513.5 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Chicagocar car 513.5 mi
    8h 37m
    $118–170

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YTZ - MDW
    2h 27m
    $145–425

  6. 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
    $204–523

  7. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    15h 53m
    $136–225

Toronto to Lake Michigan by train, car, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Lake Michigan, MI, 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 Jackson & Dearborn via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 10h 49m.

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