Distance from Chicago to Toronto
701 km (436 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
701 km
Kilometers
436 miles
Miles
~1h 19m
Est. Flight
1h
Time Difference
Chicago
USAArea: 606 km²
Population: 2.7M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 176m
Toronto
CanadaArea: 630 km²
Population: 2.93M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 76m
Chicago and Toronto are relatively close, separated by less than 800 kilometers.
Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower, while Toronto is famous for CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
In terms of city area, Toronto is 1.0x larger than Chicago. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Chicago and Toronto side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Chicago from Toronto?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to Toronto is 701 km (436 miles).
How long is the flight from Chicago to Toronto?
A direct flight would take approximately 1h 19m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Chicago bigger than Toronto?
Toronto is larger at 630 km², compared to 606 km².