There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Toronto by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 11m$62–123Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 1m$37–59Drive 204.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Torontocar 204.8 mi
3h 31m$38–54Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 12m$68–315
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Toronto is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Toronto is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Foundation Dr. @ LLCC Workforce via Transfer Center Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Chicago and Toronto is 194 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Toronto without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chicago to Toronto, including transfers.
Chicago to Toronto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Toronto is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $320 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Toronto, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Toronto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Toronto is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Chicago to Toronto.
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