Distance from Toronto to Chicago
The straight-line distance from Toronto (Canada) to Chicago (United States) is 701 km (436 mi) as the crow flies. The estimated flight time is 1 hr 47 min. Chicago is -1 hr relative to Toronto.
Straight-Line Distance
701 km
436 mi
Estimated Flight Time
1 hr 47 min
at 900 km/h + 1 hr ground
Time Zone Difference
-1 hr
standard time
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How far is it from Toronto to Chicago?›
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Toronto to Chicago is 701 km (436 mi). This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities, measured along the surface of the Earth using the haversine formula. Actual travel distances by road will be longer.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Chicago?›
The estimated flight time from Toronto to Chicago is 1 hr 47 min. This estimate assumes a cruising speed of 900 km/h plus 1 hour for takeoff, landing, and taxi time. Actual flight times vary by airline, aircraft type, winds, and specific routing.
What is the time difference between Toronto and Chicago?›
Chicago is -1 hr relative to Toronto. This is based on standard (non-DST) UTC offsets. During daylight saving time, the difference may vary by one hour depending on which regions observe DST and when they transition.