There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to Evanston by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YTZ - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
3h 17m$147–430Bus
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 14m$81–150Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
11h 45m$157–409Drive 526.1 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Evanstoncar 526.1 mi
8h 56m$121–174Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
3h 40m$176–1,284Train
- 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 51m$206–529
Toronto to Evanston by train, car, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Evanston is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 3h 17m and costs $140 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Detroit Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Evanston via Detroit and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Toronto and Evanston is 468 miles. The road distance is 529.2 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 15h 14m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Toronto to Evanston, including transfers.
Toronto to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Evanston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Evanston is to train via Detroit which takes 11h 45m and costs $150 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 15h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $1,300 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Evanston, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Evanston via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 15h 14m.
- 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 Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–1,300
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Main
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
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
- $60–160
- 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.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 (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 Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 10:39 AM in Toronto and 9:39 AM in Evanston.
Toronto to Evanston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Evanston is 529 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Toronto to Evanston.
There are 1224+ hotels available in Evanston.