The average train between Ottawa and Chicago takes 41h 29m and the fastest train takes 41h 26m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ottawa to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Ottawa and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Toronto Union Station and take an average of 41h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Chicago station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 29m.
Ottawa to Chicago train services, operated by OC Transpo, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Chicago train services, operated by OC Transpo, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Book your Ottawa to Chicago train tickets online with OC Transpo, VIA Rail and Amtrak.
The distance between Ottawa and Chicago is 1,036 km. The road distance is 1,264 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 16h 2m.
