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Ottawa, Canada → Chicago Loop, United States of America

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Eight ways to Travel from Ottawa to Chicago Loop

Composite routes from Ottawa to Chicago Loop

Cheapest
13 h 30 min
Car
1272 km.
from $69
Other
20 h 28 min
1036 km.
from $209.15
16 h 52 min
1035 km.
from $262.63
7 h 8 min
Train, Plane
1035 km.
from $311.14
17 h 47 min
1036 km.
from $181.15
21 h 38 min
1035 km.
from $295.08
21 h 53 min
1036 km.
from $150.37

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
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$1,145.03

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$954.19

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$267.17

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$1,399.49
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$1,145.03

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$508.90

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,908.39

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 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 Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42
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 Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$178.12
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
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$101.78

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $65.22 - $293.48 and takes 20h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Chicago Loop?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Detroit Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Chicago Loop?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.

Is there a direct flight between Ottawa and Chicago Loop?

Yes, there are direct flights between Ottawa and Chicago Loop; these take 2h 31m and cost $152.17 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Ottawa to Chicago Loop?

The distance between Ottawa and Chicago Loop is 1092 km. The road distance is 1271.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 20h 28m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Ottawa to Chicago Loop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Chicago Loop bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Chicago Loop train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Chicago Loop?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $103.26 - $315.22 and takes 16h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $65.22 - $293.48 and takes 20h 28m.

Where does the Ottawa to Chicago Loop bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Chicago Loop?

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

Where does the Ottawa to Chicago Loop train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Chicago Loop?

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

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

Book your Ottawa to Chicago Loop train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chicago Loop?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Chicago Loop. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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