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Seven ways to Travel from Iowa to Ottawa

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Cheapest
By car (1 775 km)
18 h 46 min
1775 km.
from $97
Other
Rideshare
18 h 46 min
1775 km.
from $23.15
Bus via South Bend
32 h 11 min
1464 km.
from $225.33
Bus
30 h 9 min
1464 km.
from $346.17
Bus, Train (Bus)
30 h 22 min
1464 km.
from $291.09
Bus, Train (Bus)
31 h 31 min
1464 km.
from $319.18
Bus, Train (Bus)
32 h 10 min
1464 km.
from $267.07

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Des Moines to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,019.09
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,019.09
Plane from Quad City International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,082.78
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Des Moines to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$636.93

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.15–$216.56
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Buffalo to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$95.54
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.13–$114.65

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$178.34
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$229.29
Bus from Des Moines to Gary
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56
Bus from Gary, IN to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.84–$76.43

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$101.91
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.41–$152.86

Miller Transportation

Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Detroit,
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$70.06

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Gary, IN to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$43.31

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Ottawa is to bus via South Bend which costs $103.26 - $434.78 and takes 32h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Ottawa is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $184.78 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Pennsylvania Ave / E University Ave and arriving at Parliament / Parlement B via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station and Blair A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 9m.

How far is it from Iowa to Ottawa?

The distance between Iowa and Ottawa is 1533 km. The road distance is 1780.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 30h 9m and costs $119.57 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Iowa to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Ottawa bus from?

Iowa to Ottawa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Iowa to Ottawa is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $184.78 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $445.65 and takes 30h 9m.

Where does the Iowa to Ottawa bus arrive?

Iowa to Ottawa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Ottawa?

Ottawa is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 15:01 in Iowa and 16:01 in Ottawa.

Can I drive from Iowa to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Ottawa is 1781 km. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Iowa to Ottawa.

Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 248+ hotels available in Ottawa. Prices start at $48.91 per night.
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