There are 10 ways to get from Lake Michigan to Toronto by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane ORD - YTZ
4h 24m$253–1,907Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus FlixBus 2701 / ...
14h 51m$103–193Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
11h 51m$185–546Drive 820.4 km
- Drive from Chicago to Torontocar 820.4 km
8h 48m$164–236Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ORD - YYZ
5h 2m$512–1,520Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
6h 26m$372–600Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
6h 3m$352–610Bus, bus to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport
- Take the bus from Charlevoix, MI to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YAM - YTZ
6h 50m$255–568Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
16h 30m$171–278Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
16h 47m$233–683
Lake Michigan to Toronto by bus, train, and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Michigan to Toronto is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Michigan to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $250 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Michigan to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Toronto via Chicago Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Michigan station to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Windsor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Lake Michigan and Toronto is 746 km. The road distance is 820.4 km.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Toronto without a car is to bus which takes 14h 51m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Lake Michigan to Toronto, including transfers.
Lake Michigan to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Lake Michigan to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $250 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $180 - $550 and takes 11h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 51m.
What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?
Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & Wabash to Toronto Union Station via Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Windsor in around 11h 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 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Michigan to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Lake Michigan to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Michigan to Toronto is 820 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Lake Michigan to Toronto.
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