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USA
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Area Comparison
Chicago is 1.0x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
Chicago has 1.1x fewer people than Toronto
In terms of area, Toronto is 1.0x the size of Chicago. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Chicago covers 606 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 24 km².
To put Chicago's size in perspective, its area of 606 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Third-largest city in the United States. Known as "The Windy City", Chicago covers 606 km² with a population of 2.7 million. The city was established in 1833. Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza, Willis Tower, Millennium Park & Cloud Gate, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the CTA (L train).
Chicago reversed the flow of the Chicago River in 1900, an engineering feat that still stands
Canada's largest city and financial center. Also known as "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. The city dates back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.
Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the Chicago metropolitan area covers 28,160 km², which is 4.8x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Chicago metro area is also more populous, with 9.5 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Toronto is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in North America, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Chicago (USA) and Toronto (Canada) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid continental climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
The straight-line distance from Chicago to Toronto is 701 km (436 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 19m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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