What is the cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Ottawa is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Ottawa is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Oglesby via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Waukegan to Ottawa?

The distance between Waukegan and Ottawa is 149 miles. The road distance is 104.7 miles.

How do I travel from Waukegan to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Ottawa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Waukegan to Ottawa?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Waukegan to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Ottawa bus from?

Waukegan to Ottawa bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where does the Waukegan to Ottawa bus arrive?

Waukegan to Ottawa bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Ottawa is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Waukegan to Ottawa.

Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 35+ hotels available in Ottawa.

Waukegan to Ottawa - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Ottawa by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi
4h 22m
$109–160
Drive 104.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waukegan to Ottawacar 104.1 mi
2h 18m
$19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
6h 36m
$77–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
7h 13m
$109–230

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Distance: 148.2 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Ottawa via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 7h 13m.

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