- Distance: 785.4 mi
- Duration: 16h 2m
The train between Ottawa and Chicago takes 16h 2m. The train runs, on average, once a 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.
Trains run on demand between Ottawa and Chicago. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 2m.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Chicago station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Ottawa to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Chicago is 1,036 km. The road distance is 1,264 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 16h 2m.
