There are 10 ways to get from North York to Chicago by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Line 1 subway to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the subway from North York Centre Station - Southbound Platform to King Station - Southbound Platformsubway
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
5h 29m$174–1,407Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2706
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
15h 18m$76–137Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
12h 4m$138–385Drive 512.9 mi
- Drive from North York to Chicagocar 512.9 mi
8h 38m$118–170Line 1 subway to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from North York Centre Station - Southbound Platform to Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centresubway
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYZ - ORD
5h 43m$374–1,107Shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
6h 49m$254–437Shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
7h 17m$264–427Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
9h 59m$143–661Bus via Kitchener
- Take the bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal to Kitchener GO Busbus 30 / ...
- Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
16h 55m$122–183Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 5m$172–502
North York to Chicago by subway, train, and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North York to Chicago is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from North York to Chicago is to line 1 subway and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $170 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from North York to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Yonge St. @ Park Home Ave. and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Mississauga and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from North York station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from North York Centre Station - Southbound Platform and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between North York and Chicago is 477 miles. The road distance is 515.9 miles.
The best way to get from North York to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 15h 18m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from North York to Chicago, including transfers.
North York to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Mississauga station.
North York to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from North York to Chicago is to train via Detroit which takes 12h 4m and costs $130 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 15h 18m.
What companies run services between North York, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a subway from North York Centre Station - Southbound Platform to Chicago Union Station via Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yonge St. @ Park Home Ave. to Chicago Bus Station via Square One, Mississauga, and Detroit Bus Station in around 15h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Phone
- +1 416 393 4636
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTC
Subway from North York Centre Station - Southbound Platform to King Station - Southbound Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- TTC
- Senior Cash (65+)
- $2
- Youth Cash (13-19)
- $2
- Adult Card
- $3
- Adult Cash
- $3
Subway from North York Centre Station - Southbound Platform to Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- TTC
- Senior Cash (65+)
- $2
- Youth Cash (13-19)
- $2
- Adult Card
- $3
- Adult Cash
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
North York to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
North York to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between North York to Chicago is 516 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from North York to Chicago.
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