There are 4 ways to get from Northwestern University to Ottawa by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi
3h 51m$107–158Drive 87.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northwestern University to Ottawacar 87.1 mi
2h 5m$16–23Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
6h 21m$74–108Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
6h 49m$70–102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Ottawa is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Ottawa is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Oglesby via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Ottawa is 126 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Ottawa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 51m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Northwestern University to Ottawa, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oglesby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Ottawa is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Northwestern University to Ottawa.
There are 35+ hotels available in Ottawa.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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