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Compare bus, train, 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 436 miles (702 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $365 Average price | $227 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 35m Average total duration 13h 5m 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 $137 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $227 (€183).
A bus is $276 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $365 (€296).
Other travel options to Toronto, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
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.
- FlixBus+
· 7:00 AM15h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:20 PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON$811One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · 7:00 AM15h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:20 PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON$811One-way2 transfers
Fastest
UA16499:20 PM1h39O'Hare International Airport11:59 PMToronto$6201One-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$2881One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+ · 7:00 AM14h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:40 PMToronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON$821One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 10:15 AM19h00Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL6:15 AMToronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON$911One-way3 transfers
- +FlixBus11:35 PM17h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station5:55 PMMississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON$911One-way1 transfer
- PD23943:20 PM1h40Midway International Airport6:00 PMToronto Island$4741One-way0 transfers
- PD238810:30 AM1h40Midway International Airport1:10 PMToronto Island$4741One-way0 transfers
AA327+
AA46236:00 AM5h12O'Hare International Airport12:12 PMToronto$6021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON:
A bus is $137 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $227 (€183).
A bus is $276 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON costing on average $365 (€296).
Other travel options to Toronto, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Toronto.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Toronto, ON by bus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines, United, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada, Republic Airlines.
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