There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Ottawa by bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Champaign
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus Btw 1401
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
5h 40mDrive 209.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Ottawacar 209.3 mi
4h 14m$39–56Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi
7h 58m$166–278Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
8h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Ottawa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Ottawa is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Oglesby via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Indiana and Ottawa is 245 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Ottawa without a car is to bus via Champaign which takes 5h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Indiana to Ottawa, including transfers.
Indiana to Ottawa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Ottawa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Champaign station.
Ottawa is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 10:06 AM in Indiana and 9:06 AM in Ottawa.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Ottawa is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Indiana to Ottawa.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Ottawa via Champaign, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Oglesby in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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