There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Woodridge by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, train, line 834 bus
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YOW - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
- Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Janes Ave & Crabtree Avebus
8h 6m$280–1,117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2710
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
22h 16m$123–200Train
- 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
23h 29m$238–721Drive 762.7 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Woodridgecar 762.7 mi
13h 50m$175–253Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YUL - ORD
9h 48m$235–1,508
Ottawa to Woodridge by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Woodridge is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 22h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Woodridge is to fly and train and line 834 bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $280 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Woodridge. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Janes Ave & Crabtree Ave via Detroit Bus Station and Downers Grove Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Woodridge. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Downers Grove via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.
The distance between Ottawa and Woodridge is 710 miles. The road distance is 767.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Woodridge without a car is to bus which takes 22h 16m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Ottawa to Woodridge, including transfers.
Ottawa to Woodridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Woodridge train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Woodridge is to bus which takes 22h 16m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $750 and takes 23h 29m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Woodridge, DuPage County, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottawa to Janes Ave & Crabtree Ave via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Downers Grove, and Downers Grove Metra in around 22h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Janes Ave & Crabtree Ave via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Downers Grove, and Downers Grove Metra in around 23h 29m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Downers Grove Metra to Janes Ave & Crabtree Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Woodridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Woodridge is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 2:52 PM in Ottawa and 1:52 PM in Woodridge.
Ottawa to Woodridge train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Woodridge is 767 miles. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Ottawa to Woodridge.
There are 269+ hotels available in Woodridge.