Chicago to Windsor by bus
Windsor lies 386 km (240 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 470 km (292 mi) of road.
| Chicago | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 229,660 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | A2B–J1S |
Clocks in Windsor are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 7 h 10 min journey lands 8 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Windsor
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Chicago to Windsor
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Staying in Windsor
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Common questions
How far is Windsor from Chicago?
386 km (240 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 470 km (292 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Windsor by bus?
About 7 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Windsor?
Windsor is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Windsor?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.