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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Indianapolis by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train (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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane YOW - IND
    7h 9m
    $105–555

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit
    18h 55m
    $99–185

  3. Train, bus

    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 bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    16h 11m
    $162–508

  4. Drive  740.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Indianapoliscar car 740.9 mi
    13h 53m
    $170–245

  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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane YUL - IND
    9h 1m
    $131–859

  6. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    19h 10m
    $107–190

  7. Train

    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
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    21h 56m
    $260–729

Ottawa to Indianapolis by train, car, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Indianapolis, IN via Detroit, MI in around 18h 55m.

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