Hours you're both awake
- 8 AM–10 PM in Chicago = 9 AM–11 PM in Toronto
About 14 hours a day, counting each of you awake from 8 AM to 11 PM. Set your own hours →
Long-distance city guides / Chicago and Toronto
Chicago to Toronto: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. The best time to call is usually 6 PM–8 PM in Chicago, which is 7 PM–9 PM in Toronto.
Chicago–
Toronto–
How far apart you are
701 km (436 mi)
About 1.5 hours on a non-stop flight.
Where to meet halfway
There is no big hub in between, so one of you visiting is the simplest plan.
Making Chicago–Toronto work
- With 1 hour between you, you can share most evenings. Pick one standing call night a week anyway, so it never slides.
- Watch a show at the same time with a call open. A small gap makes live dates easy.
- Use the difference: one of you can text the other good morning before they wake.
Count down to your next visit
Set the date and send them a countdown.
Start a reunion countdown →Chicago and Toronto on one map
A personalised print of the two of you, and the distance in between.
Make your map →Stay close day to day
Far Fox gives you a daily question, shared rituals, and a fox you raise together.
Try Far Fox free →Questions couples ask
What is the time difference between Chicago and Toronto?
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What is the best time to call between Chicago and Toronto?
The best time to call is usually 6 PM–8 PM in Chicago, which is 7 PM–9 PM in Toronto. That gives you about 14 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.
How far is Chicago from Toronto?
701 km (436 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 1.5 hours.