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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 $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 436 miles (702 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$68 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price | $241 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m 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 Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON:
A bus is $174 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $241 (€194).
A bus is $178 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $246 (€198).
Other travel options to Toronto, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
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.
· +FlixBus6:00 PM18h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:15 PMToronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON$941One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- · +FlixBus6:00 PM18h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:15 PMToronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON$941One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- PD238810:25 AM1h40Midway International Airport1:05 PMToronto Island$3001One-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$2271One-way2 transfers
- · +FlixBus6:00 PM18h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:55 PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON$951One-way2 transfers
- · +FlixBus6:00 PM17h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station12:40 PMMississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON$961One-way2 transfers
- +FlixBus11:35 PM17h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:00 PMMississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON$1001One-way1 transfer
UA5419:15 PM1h44O'Hare International Airport11:59 PMToronto$2971One-way0 transfers- UA19647:09 AM1h45O'Hare International Airport9:54 AMToronto$2971One-way0 transfers
- UA121912:59 PM1h47O'Hare International Airport3:46 PMToronto$2971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON:
A bus is $174 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $241 (€194).
A bus is $178 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $246 (€198).
Other travel options to Toronto, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 11 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON.
- 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.
- Travel with Porter Airlines, United, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada, Republic Airlines to go to Toronto, ON by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Toronto, ON by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Toronto, ON by bus.
- 18 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines, United, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada, Republic Airlines.
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