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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane SPI - YOW
    6h 35m
    $133–627

  2. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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 47m
    $201–589

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    25h 5m
    $205–444

  4. Drive 1,474.7 km

    1. Drive from Springfield to Ottawacar car 1,474.7 km
    16h 36m
    $292–422

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane DEC - YOW
    7h 49m
    $266–796

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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 40m
    $194–646

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    27h 3m
    $199–426

Springfield to Ottawa by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration20h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Porter Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 20h 47m.

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