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How to get fromGurnee to Ottawaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $111–162

  2. Drive 97.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gurnee to Ottawacar car 97.9 mi
    2h 24m
    $18–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 26m
    $78–112

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gurnee to Ottawa. However, you can take the line 565 bus to Waukegan Metra Station, walk to Waukegan, take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Ottawa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Ottawa via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 7h 26m.

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