There are 10 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
14h 25m$232–742Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane AZO - YOW
8h 40m$96–556Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus FlixBus N2710
16h 30m$141–219Drive 972.9 km
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Ottawacar 972.9 km
11h 8m$197–285Train via Sarnia
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Port Huron Stationtrain
- Take the train from Sarnia to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
16h 42m$234–747Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus FlixBus N2710
17h 22m$158–238Train to Windsor Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YQG - YOW
7h 41m$310–596Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane ORD - YOW
8h$439–1,729Train to Detroit, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DTW - YOW
9h 30m$504–2,018Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane GRR - YOW
10h 46m$134–644
Kalamazoo to Ottawa by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa is to bus which costs $140 - $220 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa is to train and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $310 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Ottawa via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Ottawa via Windsor and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Ottawa is 1044 km. The road distance is 972.9 km.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa is to train which takes 14h 25m and costs $230 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 16h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Ottawa via Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 14h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Ottawa via Detroit Bus Station in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Detroit, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Windsor Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Detroit to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Detroit to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Detroit to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Kalamazoo to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Kalamazoo to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Ottawa is 973 km. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Kalamazoo to Ottawa.
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