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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 436 miles (702 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$85 Average price Cheapest | $347 Average price | $230 Average price |
14h 1m Average total duration 13h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON
How to get from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus3:55 PM12h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station5:40 AMMississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON$1101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM15h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:25 AMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON$1091One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA80709:50 AM1h36O'Hare International Airport12:26 PMToronto$6951One-way0 transfers
Other options
48 Lake Shore Limited · 63 Maple Leaf · 7098 Maple Leaf9:30 PM21h13Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:43 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$2591One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM14h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:15 AMMississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON$1101One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus3:55 PM13h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:10 AMToronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON$1111One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus3:55 PM13h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:40 AMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON$1101One-way1 transfer
AA4633 · AA44389:45 AM8h15O'Hare International Airport7:00 PMToronto$5931One-way1 transfer
AA4406 · AA44388:10 AM9h50O'Hare International Airport7:00 PMToronto$5931One-way1 transfer
AA4456 · AA455811:34 AM9h25O'Hare International Airport9:59 PMToronto$5931One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON
Travel to Toronto, ON easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $131 (€107).
Other travel options to Toronto, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Toronto, ON as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Toronto.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Toronto, ON by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Toronto, ON by train.
- Travel with Porter Airlines, United, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada, Republic Airlines to go to Toronto, ON by flight.
- 14 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines, United, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada, Republic Airlines.
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