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How to get fromOttawa Backpackers Inn to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa Backpackers Inn to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    6h 8m
    $218–561

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    21h 38m
    $98–208

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    17h 21m
    $154–371

  4. Drive 751.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa Backpackers Inn to Chicagocar car 751.6 mi
    13h 39m
    $172–249

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YOW - MDW
    7h 37m
    $238–661

  6. Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    7h 17m
    $252–632

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    22h 21m
    $206–498

Ottawa Backpackers Inn to Chicago by foot, tram, train, and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ottawa Backpackers Inn, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ottawa Backpackers Inn to Chicago Union Station via Rideau O-Train East / Est, Tremblay O-Train East / Est, Ottawa, Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 17h 21m.

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