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How to get fromOttawa to Chicagoby taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Chicago by taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to La Salle / Perutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Salle / Peru to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202
    1h 53m

  2. Drive 82.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Chicagocar car 82.3 mi
    1h 32m
    $15–22

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2h 35m
    $104–147

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    4h 45m
    $69–99

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 115.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 4h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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