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Nine ways to Travel from Madison to Ottawa

Composite routes from Madison to Ottawa

Cheapest
17 h 28 min
Car
1652 km.
from $90
Other
25 h 32 min
1119 km.
from $242.45
26 h 36 min
Bus, Train
1120 km.
from $222.75
7 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $426.68
8 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $298.37
9 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $329.53
6 h 41 min
Plane
1120 km.
from $404.80
28 h 2 min
1120 km.
from $187.98

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$923.91
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,195.65
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$815.22
Plane from Dubuque Regional Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$869.57

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$434.78

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$923.91
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,195.65
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$869.57
Plane from Dubuque Regional Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$380.43

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:
$52.17–$184.78

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:
$21.74–$81.52
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.22–$97.83
Train from Dorval to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$81.52

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:
$19.57–$152.17
Bus from Chicago to South
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$76.09

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:
$23.91–$86.96
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$130.43
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$43.48

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:
$29.35–$59.78

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$41.30

Lamers Bus Lines

Phone:
+1 800-236-1240
Website:
golamers.com/
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$25.00

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Email:
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$39.13
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$38.04

Badger Bus

Phone:
+1 414-266-4409
Email:
Website:
badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.91–$31.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Ottawa is to bus which costs $81.52 - $326.09 and takes 25h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Ottawa is to drive and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $152.17 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Ottawa via Chicago Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 32m.

Is there a direct flight between Madison and Ottawa?

There are no direct flights between Madison and Ottawa. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 34m and costs $217.39 - $923.91 .

How far is it from Madison to Ottawa?

The distance between Madison and Ottawa is 1141 km. The road distance is 1507.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 25h 32m and costs $81.52 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Madison to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Ottawa bus from?

Madison to Ottawa bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Madison to Ottawa is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $217.39 - $978.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $326.09 and takes 25h 32m.

Where does the Madison to Ottawa bus arrive?

Madison to Ottawa bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Ottawa?

Ottawa is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 23:40 in Madison and 00:40 in Ottawa.

Can I drive from Madison to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Ottawa is 1507 km. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Madison 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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