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How to get fromToronto to Great Lakesby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to Great Lakes by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 33m
    $189–1,287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    18h 46m
    $111–187

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    17h 39m
    $209–533

  4. Drive 548.9 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Great Lakescar car 548.9 mi
    9h 21m
    $126–182

  5. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YTZ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 30m
    $149–434

  6. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 1m
    $340–1,061

Toronto to Great Lakes by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Great Lakes via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 17h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Great Lakes via Detroit Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Mitchell Airport, Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, and Kenosha in around 18h 46m.

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