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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Des Plaines by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, train, line 330 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    3h 35m
    $101–142

  2. Drive 77.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Des Plainescar car 77.8 mi
    1h 47m
    $15–21

  3. Taxi, train via Washington & Jefferson

    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    3h 46m
    $110–155

  4. 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 / ...
    3h 51m
    $110–155

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 29m
    $76–107

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  • Distance: 117.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Ottawa, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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