What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Ottawa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Ottawa is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Oglesby via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Ottawa?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Ottawa is 356 miles. The road distance is 296.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Ottawa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 16m and costs $170 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Ottawa?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Ann Arbor to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Ottawa bus from?

Ann Arbor to Ottawa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Ottawa bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Ottawa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Ottawa?

Ottawa is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 5:42 AM in Ann Arbor and 4:42 AM in Ottawa.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Ottawa is 296 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ann Arbor to Ottawa.

Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 35+ hotels available in Ottawa.

Ann Arbor to Ottawa - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Ottawa by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi
7h 16m
$178–309
Drive 294.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Ottawacar 294.6 mi
4h 58m
$54–78
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
9h 54m
$150–215
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
4. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi
6h 22m
$156–473
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
9h 33m
$145–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
10h 5m
$105–170
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
4. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi
6h 52m
$243–635
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
4. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi
7h 10m
$240–822

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 49mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 354 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 9h 54m.

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