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Toronto → Chicago

Driving from Toronto to Chicago

Chicago lies 704 km (437 mi) west of Toronto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 9 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 859 km (534 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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TorontoChicago
CountryCanadaUnited States
Population2.8 million2.7 million
Elevation161 m (528 ft)180 m (591 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codesM5A60601–60701

Clocks in Chicago are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 9 h 33 min journey lands only 8 h 33 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Chicago

Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book car hire from Toronto to Chicago

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Chicago

Our booking partner lists 1,320+ places to stay in Chicago (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 651 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (290), and 15 are five-star. Across 244 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 312,247 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Chicago from Toronto?

704 km (437 mi) in a straight line, west of Toronto; by road roughly 859 km (534 mi).

How long does it take to get from Toronto to Chicago by car?

About 9 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Toronto and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).

What currency do I need in Chicago?

The Dollar (USD).

Where can I stay in Chicago?

Our booking partner lists 1,320+ places to stay in Chicago, bookable on this site.

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.