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Ottawa, Canada → Illinois, United States of America

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Eight ways to Travel from Ottawa to Illinois

Composite routes from Ottawa to Illinois

Cheapest
15 h 57 min
Car
1511 km.
from $83
Other
20 h 15 min
1266 km.
from $205.83
16 h 52 min
1266 km.
from $262.63
7 h 12 min
Train, Plane
1265 km.
from $311.14
17 h 47 min
1266 km.
from $181.15
21 h 38 min
1266 km.
from $295.08
21 h 40 min
1266 km.
from $148.15

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 Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Peoria
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$597.96
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 Illinois?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Illinois is to bus which costs $59.78 - $293.48 and takes 20h 15m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Illinois?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Illinois?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Illinois 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 Illinois?

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

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs $59.78 - $293.48 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Illinois bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Illinois train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Illinois?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Illinois 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 20h 15m.

Where does the Ottawa to Illinois bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Illinois?

Illinois is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 01:49 in Ottawa and 00:49 in Illinois.

Where does the Ottawa to Illinois train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Illinois?

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

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

Book your Ottawa to Illinois train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Illinois?

There are seven+ hotels available in Illinois. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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