The average train between Chicago and Lake Ontario takes 21h 23m and the fastest train takes 21h 22m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Lake Ontario. The service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Lake Ontario at 19:54:13. All services require a transfer at Detroit and take an average of 21h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Lake Ontario. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Detroit station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.
Chicago to Lake Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Lake Ontario train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
The distance between Chicago and Lake Ontario is 812 km. The road distance is 819 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station via Detroit, Windsor, Toronto (Union Station), and Union Station Streetcar Platform in around 10h 49m.
