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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Northbrook by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    6h 27m
    $281–1,116

  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
    21h 50m
    $124–199

  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
    17h 24m
    $198–611

  4. Drive  769.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Northbrookcar car 769.6 mi
    14h
    $177–255

  5. 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
    8h 9m
    $227–1,508

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

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YOW - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 14m
    $124–611

  7. Bus via Lansing

    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
    22h 42m
    $151–236

  8. 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
    23h 38m
    $237–719

Ottawa to Northbrook by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Northbrook, Cook County, 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 Northbrook via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 24m.

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