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How to get fromOttawa to Chicago Loopby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Chicago Loop by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    5h 24m
    $275–1,108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    19h 52m
    $120–188

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    16h 2m
    $194–605

  4. Drive  747.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Chicago Loopcar car 747.8 mi
    13h 31m
    $172–248

  5. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    7h 6m
    $221–1,500

  6. Bus via Dearborn

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 58m
    $139–207

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    22h 17m
    $233–713

Ottawa to Chicago Loop by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 16h 2m.

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