There are 7 ways to get from Toronto to O'Hare by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
2h 5m$172–1,279Bus
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 25m$80–152Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
11h 33m$153–407Drive 527.6 mi
- Drive from Toronto to O'Harecar 527.6 mi
8h 58m$121–175Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YTZ - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway
3h 15m$147–430Train
- 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 33m$203–527Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
16h 35m$140–227
Toronto to O'Hare by train, car, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to O'Hare is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to O'Hare is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $170 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Chicago via Detroit Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Cumberland via Detroit and LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Toronto and O'Hare is 452 miles. The road distance is 530.7 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to O'Hare without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Toronto to O'Hare, including transfers.
Toronto to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to O'Hare train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to O'Hare is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $170 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $150 - $410 and takes 11h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and O'Hare, 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 train from Toronto Union Station to Cumberland via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle in around 11h 33m.
- 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 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
- $60–170
- 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 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
O'Hare is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 3:42 AM in Toronto and 2:42 AM in O'Hare.
Toronto to O'Hare train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to O'Hare is 531 miles. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Toronto to O'Hare.
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