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Eight ways to Travel from Ottawa to Madison

Composite routes from Ottawa to Madison

Cheapest
17 h 29 min
Car
1653 km.
from $90
Other
26 h 39 min
1119 km.
from $245.38
26 h 13 min
Train, Bus
1120 km.
from $334.17
9 h 1 min
Train, Plane
1120 km.
from $242.99
9 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $352.63
9 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $480.60
27 h 43 min
1120 km.
from $189.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$699.74
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$610.68
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$1,399.49

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$368.96
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$343.51

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$699.74
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$610.68
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 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 Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$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
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison,
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$50.89

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

Lamers Bus Lines

Phone:
+1 800-236-1240
Website:
golamers.com/
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$29.26

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Email:
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$45.80
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$44.53

Badger Bus

Phone:
+1 414-266-4409
Email:
Website:
badgerbus.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$36.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Madison is to bus which costs $81.52 - $326.09 and takes 26h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Madison is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Madison. However, there are services departing from Parliament / Parlement A and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Madison?

The distance between Ottawa and Madison is 1138 km. The road distance is 1506.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Madison without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 13m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Ottawa to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Madison bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Ottawa to Madison?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Madison is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $326.09 and takes 26h 39m.

Where does the Ottawa to Madison bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Madison?

Madison is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 02:39 in Ottawa and 01:39 in Madison.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Madison is 1507 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Ottawa to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 108+ hotels available in Madison. Prices start at $54.24 per night.
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