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Nine ways to Travel from Ottawa to Iowa City

Composite routes from Ottawa to Iowa City

Cheapest
16 h 54 min
Car
1602 km.
from $88
Other
26 h 25 min
1338 km.
from $303.65
23 h 11 min
Train, Bus
1336 km.
from $360.43
25 h 44 min
Train, bus via Davenport, Train, bus via Davenport
1338 km.
from $251.26
11 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1338 km.
from $477.63
11 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1338 km.
from $469.48
27 h 50 min
1338 km.
from $218.80
27 h 57 min
Train, Bus
1336 km.
from $392.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$1,399.49

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Quad
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97
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 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 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 Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$89.06
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$101.78
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

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Iowa
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$114.50
Bus from Chicago to Davenport
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$101.78
Bus from Davenport to Iowa
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$55.98

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 Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Iowa City is to bus which costs $108.70 - $391.30 and takes 26h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Iowa City is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Iowa City via Detroit Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.

Is there a direct flight between Ottawa and Iowa City?

There are no direct flights between Ottawa and Iowa City. The fastest has 1 change and takes 5h 18m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Ottawa to Iowa City?

The distance between Ottawa and Iowa City is 1394 km. The road distance is 1601.1 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus via Davenport which takes 25h 44m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Ottawa to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Iowa City bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Ottawa to Iowa City?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Iowa City is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $391.30 and takes 26h 25m.

Where does the Ottawa to Iowa City bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Iowa City?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Iowa City is 1601 km. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Ottawa to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 52+ hotels available in Iowa City. Prices start at $46.86 per night.
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