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How to get fromKansas City to Ottawaby train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Ottawa by train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Mendota Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $187–327

  2. Drive 440 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Ottawacar car 440 mi
    7h 41m
    $81–116

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $176–588

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    7h 31m
    $453–905

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    9h 24m
    $240–874

Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 381.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Ottawa. However, you can take the train to Mendota Station then take the taxi to Ottawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Ottawa in around 7h 41m.

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