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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to Ottawa

Composite routes from Chicago to Ottawa

Cheapest
13 h 30 min
Car
1271 km.
from $69
Fastest
1 h 56 min
Plane
Other
21 h 32 min
1036 km.
from $197.61
16 h 44 min
1036 km.
from $162.80
21 h 36 min
1035 km.
from $292.47
23 h 21 min
1036 km.
from $153.72

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,195.65
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,195.65
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$1,630.43

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$119.57
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$184.78

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Windsor to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$92.39
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.22–$97.83
Train from Buffalo to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$81.52

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$152.17
Bus from Chicago to South
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$76.09

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$86.96
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$130.43

Miller Transportation

Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Detroit,
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$59.78

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
info@baronsbus.com
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$41.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ottawa is to bus which costs $59.78 - $282.61 and takes 21h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ottawa is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Parliament / Parlement B via Detroit Bus Station and Blair A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Ottawa via Buffalo and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.

How far is it from Chicago to Ottawa?

The distance between Chicago and Ottawa is 1094 km. The road distance is 1270.8 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 21h 32m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Ottawa?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Chicago to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Ottawa bus from?

Chicago to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Ottawa train from?

Chicago to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Chicago to Ottawa is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Dearborn, which costs $103.26 - $315.22 and takes 16h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $282.61 and takes 21h 32m.

Where does the Chicago to Ottawa bus arrive?

Chicago to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ottawa?

Ottawa is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 03:07 in Chicago and 04:07 in Ottawa.

Where does the Chicago to Ottawa train arrive?

Chicago to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ottawa is 1271 km. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Chicago to Ottawa.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Ottawa?

Book your Chicago to Ottawa train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 248+ hotels available in Ottawa. Prices start at $48.91 per night.
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