Chicago to Toronto flights
Toronto lies 704 km (437 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | YYZ, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | M5A |
Clocks in Toronto are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 1 h 39 min journey lands 2 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Toronto
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Toronto
Toronto is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 73 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 9 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 60 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 76 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 73 km (45 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 9 km (6 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 60 km (37 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 76 km (47 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 84 km (52 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
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Staying in Toronto
Our booking partner lists 1,513+ places to stay in Toronto (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 727 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (303), and 24 are five-star. Across 296 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 251,382 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Toronto from Chicago?
704 km (437 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Toronto by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Toronto?
Toronto is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Toronto flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Toronto also has YHM, YTZ, YCM, IAG, YKF.
What currency do I need in Toronto?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Toronto?
Our booking partner lists 1,513+ places to stay in Toronto, 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.