There are 5 ways to get from Toronto to Elmhurst by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
3h 41m$188–1,331Bus
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
15h 8m$84–133Train
- 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$168–487Drive 527.1 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Elmhurstcar 527.1 mi
8h 57m$121–175Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYZ - ORD
6h 9m$398–952
Toronto to Elmhurst by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Elmhurst is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $180 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Washington & Canal via Detroit Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Elmhurst via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
The distance between Toronto and Elmhurst is 460 miles. The road distance is 530.2 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Elmhurst without a car is to bus which takes 15h 8m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Toronto to Elmhurst, including transfers.
Toronto to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Elmhurst train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $180 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 15h 8m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 17h 7m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Elmhurst, 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 bus from Toronto to Elmhurst via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 15h 8m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- 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
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Toronto to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Elmhurst is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 1:04 AM in Toronto and 12:04 AM in Elmhurst.
Toronto to Elmhurst train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Elmhurst is 530 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Toronto to Elmhurst.
There are 411+ hotels available in Elmhurst.