Rome2Rio

How to get fromOttawa to Palatineby taxi, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Palatine

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Palatine by taxi, train, bus, or car

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

  1. Taxi, train via Chicago

    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 OTC to Palatinetrain train
    4h 6m
    $110–156
  2. Drive 76.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Palatinecar car 76.9 mi
    1h 49m
    $14–21
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    6h 49m
    $76–108
  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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    4h 12m
    $110–156

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Palatine. However, you can take the taxi to Mendota Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Palatine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ottawa to Palatine via Oglesby, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 49m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound