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

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

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 20m
    $280–1,115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    22h 5m
    $120–191

  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
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    17h 59m
    $199–612

  4. Drive  757.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Jolietcar car 757.7 mi
    13h 44m
    $174–251

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

    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 1m
    $226–1,507

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    23h 18m
    $152–237

  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
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    24h 14m
    $238–720

Ottawa to Joliet by train, car, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ottawa to Joliet via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 17h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Pace Transit Center via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 22h 5m.

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