Distance from Toronto to Chicago

712 km · 443 miles as the crow flies, about 1 h 23 min by air.

Air route

43.7000°, -79.4200° · America/Toronto

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

Flight distance (great circle)
712km
Est. flight time
1 h 23 min
Initial bearing
256°WSW
Time difference
−1 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 711 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Toronto to Chicago at a glance

Straight-line distance712 km / 443 mi / 385 nmi
Estimated flight time1 h 23 min
Initial bearing256° (WSW)
Halfway point42.841°, -83.648°
Toronto coordinates43.7°, -79.42°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°

Local time: Toronto · Chicago. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Chicago.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Toronto from Chicago?

712 km (443 miles, 385 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Chicago?

About 1 h 23 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Chicago from Toronto?

The great-circle route leaves Toronto on an initial bearing of 256° (WSW). The halfway point is near 42.84°, -83.65°.