There are 7 ways to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYZ - ORD
2h 40m$335–1,065Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
13h 10m$83–151Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
12h 6m$157–412Drive 502.1 mi
- Drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicagocar 502.1 mi
8h 27m$115–166Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YYZ - MDW
4h 1m$487–938Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 22m$133–201Train
- 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 7m$206–539
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $330 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Toronto Pearson Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from UP Express Pearson Airport and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) and Chicago is 457 miles. The road distance is 505 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago, including transfers.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto Pearson Airport station.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $330 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $150 - $420 and takes 12h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Toronto Airport (YYZ), Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from UP Express Pearson Airport to Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Toronto Airport (YYZ). It is currently 12:34 PM in Toronto Airport (YYZ) and 11:34 AM in Chicago.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Chicago.
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