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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Lake Ontario takes 16h 47m and the fastest bus takes 13h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Lake Ontario. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 47m
Duration
861 km
Distance
$155
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Chicago to Lake Ontario bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Chicago and Lake Ontario. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Lake Ontario at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Detroit Bus Station and take an average of 16h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)13h 25m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)22h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)21h 2m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)18h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)15h 31m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)21h 2m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)18h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)15h 31m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)13h 35m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)18h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)15h 35m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)14h 55m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)13h 28m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)18h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)15h 28m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)14h 58m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)13h 25m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)18h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAToronto Transit Commission (TTC)15h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Lake Ontario? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago to Lake Ontario.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 861.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Ontario, ON, Canada?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Detroit Bus Station, Toronto, and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal in around 13h 35m.

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