There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Ajax by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane ORD - YTZ
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Ajax GOtrain
5h 48m$273–1,920Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto Pearson Airportbus
- Take the bus from Yorkdale Bus Terminal to Kingston Rd. @ Westney Rd.bus 92
15h 51m$124–193Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Ajax GOtrain Le
11h 50m$190–549Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Ajax GOtrain Le
14h 36m$155–230Drive 850.6 km
- Drive from Chicago to Ajaxcar 850.6 km
8h 49m$173–250Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ORD - YYZ
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Ajax GOtrain
6h 7m$572–1,433Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Ajax GOtrain
9h 10m$283–550Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Ajax GOtrain
8h 50m$263–560Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Ajax GOtrain
10h 43m$304–1,522Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Ajax GOtrain Le
16h 42m$234–690
Chicago to Ajax by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ajax is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 15h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ajax is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs $270 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ajax. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Kingston Rd. @ Westney Rd. via Detroit Bus Station, Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 and Yorkdale Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ajax. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Ajax GO via Windsor and Union Station GO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Chicago and Ajax is 793 km. The road distance is 850.6 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ajax without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 36m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Chicago to Ajax, including transfers.
Chicago to Ajax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ajax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ajax is to train via Detroit which takes 11h 50m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 15h 51m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ajax, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Ajax GO via Detroit, Windsor, and Union Station GO in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kingston Rd. @ Westney Rd. via Detroit Bus Station, Toronto Pearson Airport, Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, and Yorkdale Bus Terminal in around 15h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Union Station GO to Ajax GO
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Union Station GO to Ajax GO
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Union Station GO to Ajax GO
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Union Station GO to Ajax GO
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Union Station GO to Ajax GO
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Union Station GO to Ajax GO
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Union Station GO to Ajax GO
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Union Station GO to Ajax GO
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $9–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Ajax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Ajax is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:38 PM in Chicago and 5:38 PM in Ajax.
Chicago to Ajax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ajax is 851 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Chicago to Ajax.
There are 180+ hotels available in Ajax.





