There are 5 ways to get from Toronto to Des Plaines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
2h 28m$171–1,329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
16h 50m$83–153Train
- 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
16h 55m$208–530Drive 531.1 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Des Plainescar 531.1 mi
9h 1m$122–176Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YTZ - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain
3h 46m$149–430
Toronto to Des Plaines by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Des Plaines is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $170 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Detroit Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Des Plaines via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
The distance between Toronto and Des Plaines is 452 miles. The road distance is 534.2 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Des Plaines without a car is to bus which takes 16h 50m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Toronto to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Toronto to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Des Plaines train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $170 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 16h 50m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $550 and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 16h 50m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–1,300
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
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 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Des Plaines is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 4:50 PM in Toronto and 3:50 PM in Des Plaines.
Toronto to Des Plaines train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Des Plaines is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Toronto to Des Plaines.
There are 356+ hotels available in Des Plaines.