Chicago to Vaughan by train
Vaughan lies 700 km (435 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 28 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 854 km (531 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Vaughan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 323,103 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Rutherford GO Station, Maple GO Station, Kleinburg Railway Scout House |
Clocks in Vaughan are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 9 h 28 min journey lands 10 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vaughan
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 Vaughan
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Staying in Vaughan
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Common questions
How far is Vaughan from Chicago?
700 km (435 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 854 km (531 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Vaughan by train?
About 9 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Vaughan?
Vaughan is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Vaughan?
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.