Distance from Chicago to Toronto

The distance between Chicago, United States and Toronto, Canada is 706 kilometers (438 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Chicago is located in the northeastern part of Illinois, United States, while Toronto is situated in the southern part of Ontario, Canada, both cities are major urban centers in their respective countries. The straight-line distance between them is 706 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Chicago at 180 meters above sea level and Toronto at 161 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Toronto travels through I-94 E and I-69 E, passing through Indiana and Michigan, crossing the border at the Blue Water Bridge, and continuing on Ontario's Highway 401.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indiana Dunes, Detroit, Blue Water Bridge, Lake Ontario.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Toronto crosses the Great Lakes region, with notable landmarks like Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario along the way.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are late spring for pleasant temperatures and fall for vibrant foliage, both offering unique experiences.

Climate

Toronto generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Chicago, with more snowfall in winter.

Accessibility

Toronto offers extensive public transit and accessible facilities, similar to Chicago, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Toronto, Canada

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Toronto

Coordinates: 43.7064° N 79.3986° W

Elevation: 161 m (528 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downsview Airport (YZD)
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
  • Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ)
  • Oshawa Airport (YOO)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Toronto

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Toronto to Ottawa 350 km
From Toronto to Montréal 503 km
From Toronto to Edmonton 2,706 km
From Toronto to Winnipeg 1,514 km
From Toronto to Mississauga 25 km

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