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How to get fromIndianapolis to Ottawaby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane IND - YOW
    7h 37m
    $306–656

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    19h 10m
    $117–234

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    16h 13m
    $143–376

  4. Drive 1,194.3 km

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Ottawacar car 1,194.3 km
    13h 54m
    $232–335

  5. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane LAF - YOW
    9h 11m
    $124–608

  6. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane CVG - YOW
    10h 6m
    $154–840

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    22h 33m
    $252–619

Indianapolis to Ottawa by bus, car, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Ottawa via Detroit Bus Station in around 19h 10m.

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