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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Kentucky is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Kentucky is to taxi and train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $190 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Oglesby and arriving at Louisville, KY via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Kentucky?

The distance between Ottawa and Kentucky is 361 miles. The road distance is 327 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Ottawa to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Kentucky bus from?

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

Where does the Ottawa to Kentucky bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1h ahead of Ottawa. It is currently 1:45 AM in Ottawa and 2:45 AM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Kentucky is 327 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Ottawa to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 606+ hotels available in Kentucky.

Ottawa to Kentucky - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Ottawa to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
9h 5m
$102–169
Drive 325.1 mi
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1. Drive from Ottawa to Louisvillecar 325.1 mi
6h 7m
$60–86
Taxi, train, bus
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 Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
11h 54m
$185–322
Taxi, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington
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 Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
6h 27m
$255–1,002
Bus via Speedway
1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus
11h 12m
$128–269
Taxi, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
6h 33m
$260–517
Taxi, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Owensboro–Daviess 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 Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane ORD - OWB
5h 52m
$194–373
Taxi, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International 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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
6h 59m
$169–573
Taxi, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
6h 58m
$189–708
Taxi, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
8h 5m
$205–802

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) flights

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.5 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ottawa to Louisville, KY via Oglesby, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 5m.

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