Chicago to Laval by train
Laval lies 1,194 km (742 mi) north-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 9 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,456 km (905 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Laval | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 438,366 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Île-Bigras, De La Concorde |
Clocks in Laval are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 16 h 9 min journey lands 17 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Laval
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 trains from Chicago to Laval
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Staying in Laval
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Laval. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (15), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 13,421 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Laval from Chicago?
1,194 km (742 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,456 km (905 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Laval by train?
About 16 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Laval?
Laval is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Laval?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Laval?
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Laval, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.