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How to get fromOmaha to Ottawaby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Omaha to Ottawa by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    10h 33m
    $150–249

  2. Drive 394.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Omaha to Ottawacar car 394.7 mi
    6h 39m
    $72–105

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    12h 15m
    $241–412

  4. Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $172–549

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

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OMA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $544–856

  6. Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LNK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    9h 35m
    $199–623

  7. Bus to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SUX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    8h 41m
    $201–495

Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Omaha to Ottawa. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Ottawa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Ottawa.

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