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How to get fromFox Lake to Ottawaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fox Lake to Ottawa by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    4h 40m
    $107–158

  2. Drive 92.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fox Lake to Ottawacar car 92.6 mi
    2h 13m
    $17–25

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 57m
    $74–108

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  • Distance: 161.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Fox Lake, IL, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fox Lake to Ottawa. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Ottawa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fox Lake to Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 6h 57m.

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