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Ottawa, Canada → Elgin, United States of America

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Nine ways to Travel from Ottawa to Elgin

Composite routes from Ottawa to Elgin

Cheapest
14 h 12 min
Car
1336 km.
from $73
Other
23 h 42 min
Bus, Train
1076 km.
from $156.30
18 h 44 min
1076 km.
from $270.39
23 h 18 min
1076 km.
from $274.98
9 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
1076 km.
from $298.28
7 h 53 min
Train, Plane
1076 km.
from $314.29
19 h 40 min
1076 km.
from $189.30
23 h 30 min
1076 km.
from $302.83

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:
$315.22–$1,195.65
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$978.26

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:
$195.65–$815.22

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$228.26

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,195.65
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$978.26

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$434.78

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:
$173.91–$1,630.43

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:
$30.43–$119.57
Train from Port Huron Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$130.43
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$184.78

Metra

Phone:
+1 312-322-6777
Website:
metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.70–$8.15

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:
$40.22–$97.83
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$92.39
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$81.52
Train from Toronto Union Station to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.74–$81.52
Train from London to Sarnia
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$81.52
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$81.52

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:
$19.57–$152.17
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$76.09

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$141.30
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$86.96

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:
$28.26–$59.78

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:
$8.70–$41.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Elgin is to bus and train which costs $81.52 - $282.61 and takes 23h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Elgin is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Elgin via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Elgin?

The distance between Ottawa and Elgin is 1110 km. The road distance is 1334.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Elgin without a car is to bus which takes 23h 18m and costs $103.26 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Ottawa to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Elgin train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Elgin?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Elgin is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $326.09 and takes 18h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $103.26 - $336.96 and takes 23h 18m.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Elgin?

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

Where does the Ottawa to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Elgin is 1334 km. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Ottawa to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 133+ hotels available in Elgin. Prices start at $38.21 per night.
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