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Bus routes from Ottawa, ON to Chicago, IL

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Frequently asked questions

The quickest bus trip from Ottawa to Chicago takes 41 hours 5 minutes.
The bus route from Ottawa to Chicago covers 2701kms. FlixBus can bring you from Ottawa to Chicago in 41 hours 5 minutes.
You can get from Ottawa to Chicago for as little as $389.99. On average, tickets for this connection cost $389.99.
There are direct connections from Ottawa to Chicago. The fastest bus on this connection has nan stop(s).
You can buy your bus ticket from Ottawa to Chicago choosing your preferred payment method among card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more!
You can track your bus location on our Real-Time Info Tool. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.
You can book your bus ticket for FlixBus from as little as $389.99 CAD. You can buy your ticket most easily on our website or in the app. Book in time to get the best price.

Find the cheapest buses from Ottawa to Chicago

Getting from Ottawa to Chicago is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 2701kms apart and traveling between the two takes as little as 41 hours 5 minutes.

FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or with our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.

You can get bus tickets to travel between Ottawa and Chicago for as little as $389.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays. For a quick, easy, and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.

We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a great value.

Traveling from Ottawa to Chicago

It’s easy to get from Ottawa to Chicago with FlixBus.

and it can take a minimum time of 41 hours 5 minutes.

Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we’re working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.

The average cost of bus travel between Ottawa and Chicago is $389.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

Taking the bus from Ottawa

Traveling from Ottawa and not familiar with it? Here’s everything you need to know.
Ottawa is a transport hub with one bus station; the 7 buses departing every day take travelers to cities across the country

Arriving in Chicago

Traveling to Chicago for the first time? Here’s what you need to know:
Chicago is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network. The city is connected to 87 other destinations that you can easily reach by bus. You can find 5 FlixBus stops in the city.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Ottawa to Chicago

Getting from Ottawa to Chicago aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.

You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about traveling light.

All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.

Onboard services are subject to availability