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How to get fromDes Plaines to Ontarioby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Des Plaines to Ontario by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    2. Drive from Cass & Michigan to Windsorcar car
    4h 6m
    $194–955

  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 / ...
    15h 29m
    $125–226

  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
    12h 28m
    $212–574

  4. Drive 855.5 km

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Torontocar car 855.5 km
    9h 3m
    $170–245

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    4h 7m
    $250–1,800

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    4h 31m
    $469–1,513

  7. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    5h 14m
    $203–669

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane ORD - YOW
    5h 7m
    $428–1,508

  9. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane MDW - YTZ
    5h 34m
    $199–614

  10. 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
    17h 20m
    $280–731

Des Plaines to Ontario by train, bus, and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Ontario, Canada?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Toronto Union Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Windsor in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Toronto via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 15h 29m.

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