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Yes, ORD is a hub for United Airlines, which is why the airport has many United Club locations.

Yes. The UP Express is a quick, affordable public transportation option from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Toronto. The train runs most of the day and reaches downtown in 28 minutes.

Several Pace buses connect the greater Chicago area to the airport, with a drop-off point near the Midway Transportation Center.

Yes, ORD has an Interfaith Room in Terminal 5, post-security in Concourse M at Gate M25. It is open 24/7.

There are several lounges at the airport for passengers. United has five of its United Club lounges in Terminals 1 and 2, with three in Terminal 1 and two in Terminal 2, American Airlines has its Admirals Club at two spots in Terminal 3 and Delta Air Lines has one of its Sky Club locations in Terminal 5, Gate M13.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Toronto flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Toronto. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Air Canada
• American Airlines
• Porter Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Toronto may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD), with arrivals available at Toronto area airports such as Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), Toronto Island (YTZ) and Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Toronto:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $238 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $308 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Toronto most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 85% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 3% of one-stop connections

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Chicago to Toronto route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $296 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $354, a difference of $58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Toronto route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Toronto flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 5%.

Some of the most popular sights in Toronto are Rogers Centre, Union Station and Scotiabank Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Toronto on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Toronto:

• Earliest: departs at 6:54 am and lands at 8:44 am
• Latest: departs at 9:22 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 74% above the route average of $308. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Toronto takes 1h 50m, covering 435 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $213 to $1,582. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Toronto are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $99, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Toronto flights are:

• American Airlines: 83% on time
• United Airlines: 82% on time
• Air Canada: 67% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 78% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Chicago and Toronto is around $213 round-trip, with a flight time of about 5h 13m. Recent bus fares are around $135, with a trip time of about 15h 00m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 37% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 9+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 5h 00m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 5h 03m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Toronto is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) — daily rates from around $8:

• Ace
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• City Car & Truck Rental
• Zoom Rent A Car
• Hertz

Near Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) — daily rates from around $13:

• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
• Advance Car And Truck Rental
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Toronto range from $247 to $402, with an average of $308 over the past 12 months. Anything below $247 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Toronto flights:

• Air Canada
• United Airlines
• Porter Airlines
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.