There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Ottawa by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane MCI - YOW
8h 42m$184–904Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
28h 11m$385–701Train
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
30h 26m$497–1,362Drive 1,963.5 km
- Drive from Kansas City to Ottawacar 1,963.5 km
21h 55m$391–565Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane MCI - YUL
- Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain
10h 15m$219–1,144Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
29h 15m$229–457
Kansas City to Ottawa by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Ottawa is to bus which costs $220 - $460 and takes 29h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Ottawa is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Ottawa via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Lyon O-Train West / Ouest via Chicago Union Station, Buffalo, Toronto Union Station and Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 26m.
The distance between Kansas City and Ottawa is 1748 km. The road distance is 1963.5 km.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Ottawa without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 11m and costs $380 - $700.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Kansas City to Ottawa, including transfers.
Kansas City to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Ottawa is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,400 and takes 30h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 29h 15m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Lyon O-Train West / Ouest via Chicago Union Station, Buffalo, Toronto Union Station, Ottawa, and Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest in around 30h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Ottawa is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 10:16 AM in Kansas City and 11:16 AM in Ottawa.
Kansas City to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Ottawa is 1963 km. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Kansas City to Ottawa.
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