There are 4 ways to get from Toronto to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2h 23m$63–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 29m$36–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 9m$61–131Drive 202.1 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Chicagocar 202.1 mi
3h 34m$37–54
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Chicago is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $60 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Shepherd & Toronto/University and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Toronto and Chicago is 204 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Toronto to Chicago, including transfers.
Toronto to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Toronto to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $60 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Toronto, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Toronto to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Chicago is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Toronto to Chicago.
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