Chicago to Ajax by train
Ajax lies 736 km (458 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 58 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 898 km (558 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 119,677 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Ajax GO Station |
Clocks in Ajax are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 9 h 58 min journey lands 10 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ajax
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 Ajax
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Staying in Ajax
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Common questions
How far is Ajax from Chicago?
736 km (458 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 898 km (558 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Ajax by train?
About 9 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Ajax?
Ajax is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Ajax?
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 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.