There are 3 ways to get from Park Ridge to Ottawa by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Park Ridge to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi
3h 34m$108–158Drive 76.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Park Ridge to Ottawacar 76.8 mi
1h 47m$14–21Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
5h 48m$75–108
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Park Ridge to Ottawa is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Ottawa is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Park Ridge to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Oglesby via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Park Ridge and Ottawa is 126 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.
The best way to get from Park Ridge to Ottawa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 34m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Park Ridge to Ottawa, including transfers.
Park Ridge to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Park Ridge to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oglesby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Park Ridge to Ottawa is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Park Ridge to Ottawa.
There are 35+ hotels available in Ottawa.
What companies run services between Park Ridge, IL, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Park Ridge to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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