There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to Northwestern University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, 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 from Toronto Island Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
4h$192–1,338Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
17h 4m$109–180Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
11h 59m$127–383Drive 523.8 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Northwestern Universitycar 523.8 mi
9h$120–174Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport, train
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYZ - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
6h 28m$402–959Train
- 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$153–484
Toronto to Northwestern University by train, car, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Northwestern University is to fly which takes 4h and costs $190 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Northwestern University station. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Detroit and East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Foster via Detroit and LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Toronto and Northwestern University is 473 miles. The road distance is 526.8 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 17h 4m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Toronto to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Toronto to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Northwestern University train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Northwestern University is to fly which takes 4h and costs $190 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $120 - $390 and takes 11h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 17h 4m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Northwestern University, 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 Northwestern University via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Foster in around 11h 59m.
- 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 Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
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
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Booking & Getting There
Toronto to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 12:13 PM in Toronto and 11:13 AM in Northwestern University.
Toronto to Northwestern University train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Northwestern University is 527 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Toronto to Northwestern University.
There are 1280+ hotels available in Northwestern University.