There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Ottawa by bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
5h 40m$86–117Drive 208.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Ottawacar 208.4 mi
4h 11m$36–52Train, 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$228–331Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
8h 45m$103–144
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Ottawa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Ottawa is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station 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 209.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Ottawa without a car is to bus via Champaign which takes 5h 40m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Indiana to Ottawa, including transfers.
Indiana to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Ottawa is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 6:48 AM in Indiana and 5:48 AM in Ottawa.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Ottawa is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Indiana to Ottawa.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottawa via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Oglesby in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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