The train between Chicago and Ottawa takes 36h 51m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Ottawa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Buffalo and take an average of 36h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Ottawa station via Buffalo Depew Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 51m.
Chicago to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottawa station.
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The distance between Chicago and Ottawa is 1,036 km. The road distance is 1,477 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Ottawa via Buffalo and Toronto Union Station in around 21h 26m.
