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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 436 miles (702 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price Cheapest | $345 Average price | $249 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 22m Average total duration 25h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $127 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL costing on average $249 (€207).
A bus is $223 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL costing on average $345 (€286).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
Train takes on average 25h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL
How to get from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
1:25 PM17h00Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1111One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+1:25 PM17h00Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1111One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- PD23931:45 PM1h50Toronto Island2:35 PMMidway International Airport$1971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+2:15 PM16h10Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1121One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+12:45 PM17h40Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1131One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+ · 7:40 PM15h20Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1211One-way2 transfers
UA86927:20 PM1h56Toronto Island8:16 PMO'Hare International Airport$1831One-way0 transfers- PD23878:50 AM1h50Toronto Island9:40 AMMidway International Airport$1971One-way0 transfers
AA35247:25 AM2h10Toronto8:35 AMO'Hare International Airport$2511One-way0 transfers
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