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

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 24m
    $133–217

  2. Drive 158.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Elkhartcar car 158.5 mi
    3h 5m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 43m
    $104–149

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 43m
    $99–169

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  • Distance: 211.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Ottawa, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ottawa to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Oglesby, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 43m.

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