There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to Chicago Union Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
2h 53m$178–1,249Bus, 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 Van Buren St.train Ssl
14h 29m$79–137Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
10h 38m$137–383Bus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h$121–177Drive 514 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Chicago Union Stationcar 514 mi
8h 37m$118–170Train
- 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
15h 39m$171–493
Toronto to Chicago Union Station by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Chicago Union Station is to bus and train which costs $75 - $140 and takes 14h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $170 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Jefferson & Griswold and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Toronto and Chicago Union Station is 467 miles. The road distance is 517 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Toronto to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Toronto to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $170 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $130 - $390 and takes 10h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Chicago Union Station via Windsor and Detroit in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- aircanada.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 Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- 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
- $75–370
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–160
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
- $60–170
- 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
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- 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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 5:52 AM in Toronto and 4:52 AM in Chicago Union Station.
Toronto to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Chicago Union Station is 517 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Toronto to Chicago Union Station.
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