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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ottawa to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare 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 16m
    $305–1,208

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Traverse City

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YOW - TVC
    7h 16m
    $73–373

  3. 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
    16h 13m
    $229–633

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    20h 39m
    $130–226

  5. Drive 750.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Chicagocar car 750.1 mi
    13h 37m
    $172–248

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YOW - MKE
    6h 49m
    $103–553

  7. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YOW - MDW
    6h 46m
    $295–708

  8. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    $221–1,413

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2678
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 37m
    $243–492

  10. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    22h 18m
    $180–286

Ottawa to Lake Michigan by train, car, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lake Michigan, MI, 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 Jackson & Dearborn via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 16h 13m.

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