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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ottawa is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ottawa is to fly and drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $80 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

How far is it from Chicago to Ottawa?

The distance between Chicago and Ottawa is 633 miles. The road distance is 557.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Ottawa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 49m and costs $270 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Chicago to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Ottawa bus from?

Chicago to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Chicago to Ottawa bus arrive?

Chicago to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ottawa is 557 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Chicago to Ottawa.

Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are five+ hotels available in Ottawa.

Chicago to Ottawa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ottawa by plane, car, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), subway, or bus

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

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Ottawacar
5h 35m
$82–375
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the taxi from Kansas City to Ottawataxi
9h 49m
$275–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0180s
13h 54m
$156–260
Drive 554 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Ottawacar 554 mi
9h 42m
$102–146
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus, taxi
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
4. Take the taxi from Lawrence Bus Stop to Ottawataxi
7h 2m
$168–748
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
3. Take the taxi from Lawrence Bus Stop to Ottawataxi
7h 23m
$418–848
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MKE - MCI
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
8h 30m
$215–913

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Ottawa.

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Distance: 629 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ottawa, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ottawa via St Louis Bus Station and Lawrence Bus Stop in around 13h 54m.

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