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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ottawa by bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Champaign (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesbybus bus Greyhound US0145S
    5h 40m
    $79–124

  2. Drive 209.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Ottawacar car 209.3 mi
    4h 14m
    $39–56

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    7h 58m
    $164–279

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $525–1,257

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus bus Greyhound US0145S
    8h 45m
    $98–149

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $153–490

Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, 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.

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