Toronto to Chicago by train
Chicago lies 704 km (437 mi) west of Toronto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 31 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 859 km (534 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Toronto | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 180 m (591 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station |
| Postal codes | M5A | 60601–60701 |
Clocks in Chicago are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 9 h 31 min journey lands only 8 h 31 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 trains from Toronto to Chicago
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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 train?
About 9 h 31 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.