There are 3 ways to get from Ottawa to Chicago by taxi, train, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2h 35m$122–162Drive 82.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Chicagocar 82.7 mi
1h 31m$16–22Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
4h 45m$71–94
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Chicago is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Oglesby and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Ottawa and Chicago is 112 miles. The road distance is 83.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Chicago without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 35m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Ottawa to Chicago, including transfers.
Ottawa to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oglesby station.
Ottawa to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Chicago is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Ottawa to Chicago.
There are 1307+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Ottawa, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Gregg - zTrip Taxi Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 833-829-4770
- Website
- greggthetaxiguy.com
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