There are 5 ways to get from Toronto to Algonquin by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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 from Toronto Island Airport, bus
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
3h 40m$232–1,467Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
16h 23m$122–179Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain
17h 58m$346–652Drive 551.8 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Algonquincar 551.8 mi
9h 29m$127–183Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYZ - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
6h 3m$409–990
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Algonquin is to bus and train which costs $120 - $180 and takes 16h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Algonquin is to fly and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $230 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Cary via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.
The distance between Toronto and Algonquin is 487 miles. The road distance is 555 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Algonquin without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 23m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Toronto to Algonquin, including transfers.
Toronto to Algonquin train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
Algonquin is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 5:24 PM in Toronto and 4:24 PM in Algonquin.
Toronto to Algonquin train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Algonquin is 555 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Toronto to Algonquin.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Algonquin, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Algonquin via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 17h 58m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,300
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $35–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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