There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Oakville by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, 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 Oakville GOtrain
5h 43m$272–1,918Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississaugabus FlixBus N2706
14h 20m$112–183Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Windsor to Oakvilletrain VIA Rail
10h 18m$175–526Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississaugabus FlixBus N2706
14h 11m$147–220Drive 783.4 km
- Drive from Chicago to Oakvillecar 783.4 km
8h 12m$159–229Fly 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 Oakville GOtrain
6h 3m$571–1,431Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Burlington GO Busbus
8h 58m$282–506Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Burlington GO Busbus
8h 37m$262–516Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Buffalo to Oakvilletrain VIA Rail
15h 10m$220–666
Chicago to Oakville by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Oakville is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Oakville is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs $270 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Oakville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Oakville GO Bus via Cass & Milwaukee, Detroit Bus Station and Square One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Oakville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Oakville via Windsor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between Chicago and Oakville is 784 km. The road distance is 783.4 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oakville without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 14h 11m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Chicago to Oakville, including transfers.
Chicago to Oakville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Oakville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oakville is to train via Detroit which takes 10h 18m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 11m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Oakville, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Oakville via Detroit and Windsor in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Oakville GO Bus via Detroit, Cass & Milwaukee, Larned & Shelby, Detroit Bus Station, Mississauga, and Square One in around 14h 11m.
- 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 Oakville GO
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $8–11
Train from Union Station GO to Oakville GO
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $8–11
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 Oakville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Oakville is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:35 PM in Chicago and 3:35 PM in Oakville.
Chicago to Oakville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Oakville is 783 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Chicago to Oakville.
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