What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Carbondale is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Carbondale is to taxi and train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $210 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Oglesby and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Carbondale?

The distance between Ottawa and Carbondale is 307 miles. The road distance is 275.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Ottawa to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Carbondale bus from?

Ottawa to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oglesby station.

Where does the Ottawa to Carbondale bus arrive?

Ottawa to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Carbondale is 276 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Ottawa to Carbondale.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 51+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Ottawa to Carbondale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Carbondale by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain City of New Orleans / ...
6h 29m
$117–209
Drive 274.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ottawa to Carbondalecar 274.2 mi
6h
$50–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
9h 40m
$106–184
Taxi, train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Mendota Station to La Grange Amtraktrain
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
5h 48m
$212–405
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
9h 5m
$198–357
Taxi, train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Mendota Station to La Grange Amtraktrain
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
4. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
6h 57m
$159–474
Taxi, train, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Mendota Station to La Grange Amtraktrain
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane ORD - CGI
4. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Carbondaletaxi
6h 59m
$317–515

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304.7 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Ottawa, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ottawa to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Oglesby, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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