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How to get fromChicago to The Beachesby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to The Beaches by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Union Station GO to Danforth GOtrain train
    5h 26m
    $272–1,919

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    14h 23m
    $119–192

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    11h 14m
    $186–544

  4. Drive  827.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to The Beachescar car 827.1 km
    8h 45m
    $168–242

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the train from Union Station GO to Danforth GOtrain train
    5h 46m
    $571–1,432

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    8h 48m
    $282–549

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    8h 28m
    $262–559

  8. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    14h 26m
    $148–221

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    16h 32m
    $227–680

Chicago to The Beaches by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 765.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and The Beaches, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Danforth GO via Detroit, Windsor, and Union Station GO in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southwood Dr at Williamson Rd via Detroit Bus Station, Toronto, Union Station GO, Danforth GO, and Main St at Danforth Ave South Side in around 14h 23m.

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