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How to get fromCanada to Illinoisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Canada to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    5h 10m
    $398–982

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    13h 55m
    $77–131

  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 38m
    $135–408

  4. Drive  510.3 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Chicagocar car 510.3 mi
    8h 37m
    $117–169

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

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    5h 2m
    $202–1,405

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    5h 53m
    $275–1,108

  7. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    5h 59m
    $205–1,208

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    7h 56m
    $183–369

  9. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    8h 21m
    $193–359

  10. Bus via Dearborn

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 13m
    $104–153

  11. 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 39m
    $171–539

Canada to Illinois by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Canada and Illinois, USA?

American Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Chicago Union Station via Windsor and Detroit in around 10h 38m.

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