The average bus between Ottawa and Lake Michigan takes 24h 35m and the fastest bus takes 22h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Lake Michigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ottawa and Lake Michigan. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lake Michigan at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Detroit Bus Station and take an average of 24h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ottawa to Lake Michigan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Lake Michigan station via Detroit Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
Ottawa to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Ottawa and Lake Michigan is 887 km. The road distance is 1,289 km.
You can take a bus from Ottawa to Jackson & Wabash via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 20h 39m.