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How far is Chicago, IL, from Toronto?

The distance between Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 436 miles / 702 kilometers / 379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago (ORD) is 527 miles / 848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 59 minutes.

Toronto Pearson International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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436
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Distance from Toronto to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Toronto to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 436.227 miles
  • 702.040 kilometers
  • 379.071 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 435.180 miles
  • 700.354 kilometers
  • 378.161 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Toronto to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Toronto to Chicago generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Toronto to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Toronto Pearson International Airport
City: Toronto
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYZ
ICAO Code: CYYZ
Coordinates: 43°40′37″N, 79°37′50″W
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago (ORD)

Air Canada
American Airlines
Etihad Airways
United Airlines
WestJet