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How to get fromOttawa to DeKalbby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYOW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 26m
    $229–623

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ONbus
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    26h 1m
    $112–380

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    22h 55m
    $129–316

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    24h 39m
    $135–401

  5. Drive 808.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to DeKalbcar808.1 mi
    14h 39m
    $185–268

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeYOW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 59m
    $239–723

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYUL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 4m
    $231–757

  8. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeYOW - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    13h 52m
    $163–893

Ottawa to DeKalb by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Ottawa to Dekalb via Detroit Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 24h 39m.

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