There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Palatine by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train via Chicago
best- Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain
4h 6m$110–156Drive 76.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Palatinecar 76.9 mi
1h 49m$14–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
6h 49m$76–108Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain
4h 12m$110–156
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Palatine is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Palatine is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Ottawa and Palatine is 139 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Palatine without a car is to taxi and train via Chicago which takes 4h 6m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Ottawa to Palatine, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Palatine is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Ottawa to Palatine.
There are 314+ hotels available in Palatine.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Gregg - zTrip Taxi Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 833-829-4770
- Website
- greggthetaxiguy.com
Gregg - zTrip Taxi Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 833-829-4770
- Website
- greggthetaxiguy.com
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