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Eight ways to Travel from Ottawa to Chicago

Composite routes from Ottawa to Chicago

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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

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
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
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 Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Chicago is to bus which costs $59.78 - $293.48 and takes 21h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Parliament / Parlement A and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Ottawa and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Chicago 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.

How far is it from Ottawa to Chicago?

The distance between Ottawa and Chicago is 1093 km. The road distance is 1269.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 21h 57m and costs $59.78 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Ottawa to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Chicago bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Chicago train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Chicago?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 36m 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 $59.78 - $293.48 and takes 21h 57m.

Where does the Ottawa to Chicago bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 10:54 in Ottawa and 09:54 in Chicago.

Where does the Ottawa to Chicago train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Chicago is 1270 km. It takes approximately 13h 33m to drive from Ottawa to Chicago.

Which airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport?

United Airlines and Air Canada offer flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport.

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

Book your Ottawa to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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