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Art Institute Of Chicago
One of the world’s leading art museums, famous for Impressionist masterpieces, American art, and major special exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
14 h 25 m
Average duration
15 h 13 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
702 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
It's difficult to get from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL without transferring at least once.
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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 $70. 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 $70, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 436 miles (702 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$125 Average price Cheapest | $354 Average price | $255 Average price | $33 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 |
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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 $130 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL costing on average $255 (€207).
A bus is $229 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL costing on average $354 (€286).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
Train takes on average 25h 52m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
The table below shows live departures for Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ · | 7:40 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 15h20 | 10:00 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 14h05 | 11:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 13h25 | 11:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 12h50 | 11:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus+![]() | 7:05 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 15h20 | 9:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:05 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 25h55 | 8:00 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 7:35 AM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 14h50 | 9:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 7:35 AM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 25h25 | 8:00 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 14h25 | 9:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · · | 8:00 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 25h00 | 8:00 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:35 AM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 19h50 | 5:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:25 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 17h00 | 5:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:15 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 16h10 | 5:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $70 (€56) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 436 miles (702 km) distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 436 miles (702 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€56) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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