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Trip Overview

The bus between Ottawa and Chicago takes 21h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Ottawa to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 25m
Duration
806 mi
Distance
$163
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Ottawa to Chicago bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Ottawa and Chicago. The service departs Ottawa at 8:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Chicago at 17:05:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ottawa to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 805.8 mi
  • Duration: 21h 25m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottawa to Chicago Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 19h 40m.

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