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Nine ways to Travel from Ottawa to Champaign

Composite routes from Ottawa to Champaign

Cheapest
15 h 10 min
Car
1433 km.
from $78
Other
10 h
Bus, Plane
1178 km.
from $524.37
22 h 30 min
1179 km.
from $253.11
20 h 16 min
1176 km.
from $322.39
9 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
1178 km.
from $432.52
21 h 11 min
1178 km.
from $214.85
25 h 2 min
1176 km.
from $354.83
25 h 40 min
1178 km.
from $197.07

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$1,399.49

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to University
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,017.81

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Decatur
Ave. Duration:
8h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$1,399.49

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$139.95
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$101.78
Train from Port Huron Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$152.67
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$216.28

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$108.14
Train from Toronto Union Station to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42
Train from London to Sarnia
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$95.42
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$165.39
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Champaign
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$108.14
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$89.06

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$165.39

Miller Transportation

Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$69.97

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$48.35

Peoria Charter Coach Company

Phone:
+1 800-448-0572
Email:
Website:
peoriacharter.com
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$58.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Champaign is to bus which costs $65.22 - $369.57 and takes 22h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $206.52 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Detroit Bus Station and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Champaign?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 2m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Champaign?

The distance between Ottawa and Champaign is 1329 km. The road distance is 1432 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs $65.22 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Ottawa to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Champaign bus from?

Ottawa to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Champaign train from?

Ottawa to Champaign train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Champaign?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Champaign is to train which takes 20h 16m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $369.57 and takes 22h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $206.52 - $923.91 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Ottawa to Champaign bus arrive?

Ottawa to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 22:45 in Ottawa and 21:45 in Champaign.

Where does the Ottawa to Champaign train arrive?

Ottawa to Champaign train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Champaign is 1432 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Ottawa to Champaign.

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

Book your Ottawa to Champaign train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 64+ hotels available in Champaign. Prices start at $37.21 per night.
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