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How to get fromChampaign to Ottawaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Ottawa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane CMI - YOW
    5h 20m
    $124–584

  2. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    20h 9m
    $231–570

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    23h 55m
    $186–342

  4. Drive 1,332.8 km

    1. Drive from Champaign to Ottawacar car 1,332.8 km
    15h 44m
    $259–374

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane DEC - YOW
    7h 50m
    $264–749

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    25h 2m
    $274–707

Champaign to Ottawa by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration20h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 20h 9m.

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