There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Racine by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane YOW - MKE
8h 54m$108–614Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2710
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2550
22h 34m$143–217Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 22m$426–913Drive 812.1 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Racinecar 812.1 mi
15h 6m$186–269Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YOW - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 20m$293–1,253
Ottawa to Racine by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Racine is to bus which costs $140 - $220 and takes 22h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Racine is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Racine. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Detroit Bus Station and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Racine station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Sturtevant Amtrak Station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 22m.
The distance between Ottawa and Racine is 657 miles. The road distance is 816.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Racine without a car is to bus which takes 22h 34m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Ottawa to Racine, including transfers.
Ottawa to Racine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Racine train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Racine is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 22h 34m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $950 and takes 24h 22m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Racine, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to MLK Jr and State via Detroit Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Mitchell Airport in around 22h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $35–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Racine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Racine is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 3:46 PM in Ottawa and 2:46 PM in Racine.
Ottawa to Racine train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Racine is 817 miles. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from Ottawa to Racine.
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