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How to get fromIndianapolis to Ottawaby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane IND - YOW
    7h 1m
    $127–707

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    16h 13m
    $219–718

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus Bsb 14
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus N2710
    18h 30m
    $148–276

  4. Drive  1,191.3 km

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Ottawacar car 1,191.3 km
    13h 34m
    $238–343

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane CVG - YOW
    9h 58m
    $193–948

  6. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus N2710
    19h 10m
    $180–284

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    22h 33m
    $543–1,195

Indianapolis to Ottawa by bus, car, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,107.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Ottawa via Detroit Bus Station in around 18h 30m.

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