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How to get fromOttawa to Minneapolisby taxi, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis by taxi, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    6h 8m
    $325–597

  2. Drive 408.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Minneapoliscar car 408.2 mi
    6h 43m
    $75–108

  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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    11h 57m
    $235–419

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    14h 5m
    $129–229

  5. Taxi, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    6h 26m
    $185–637

  6. Taxi, train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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 Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    8h 25m
    $734–1,223

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    14h 16m
    $201–371

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    17h 6m
    $154–254

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar140Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Ottawa, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ottawa to Minneapolis Bus Station via Oglesby and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 5m.

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