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Which bus from Chicago to Ottawa, ON is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Chicago to Ottawa, ON. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£68
tomorrow
£69
Saturday
£76
Sunday
£65
Monday
£57
Tuesday
Wednesday
£100

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 55m 22:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 20:05 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £68
Greyhound US 21h 10m 22:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 20:20 Ottawa, ON Gloucester Centre Coach Stop  Economy £68
FlixBus 23h 40m 19:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 20:05 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £77
FlixBus 23h 55m 19:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 20:20 Ottawa, ON Gloucester Centre Coach Stop  Economy £77
Greyhound US 21h 50m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 05:45 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Ottawa, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      23h 20m
      0
      15:55
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      06:10
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £34
      • Waiting Time 5h 5m
    • Busbud
      5h 0m
      0
      11:15
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      16:15
      Ottawa, ON
      Train Station
      0
      Busbud
      Basic
      £16
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 55m 22:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 20:05 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £69
Greyhound US 21h 10m 22:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 20:20 Ottawa, ON Iris Street  Economy £69
Greyhound US 19h 35m 15:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 12:30 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £71
Greyhound US 21h 50m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 05:45 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £72
Greyhound US 22h 5m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 06:00 Ottawa, ON Iris Street  Economy £72
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Ottawa, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      23h 20m
      0
      15:55
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      06:10
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £33
      • Waiting Time 5h 5m
    • Busbud
      5h 0m
      0
      11:15
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      16:15
      Ottawa, ON
      Train Station
      0
      Busbud
      Basic
      £16
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 0m 05:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 05:45 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £76
FlixBus 23h 15m 05:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 06:00 Ottawa, ON Gloucester Centre Coach Stop  Economy £76
Greyhound US 21h 45m 13:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:30 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £76
FlixBus 23h 40m 19:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 20:05 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £78
Greyhound US 19h 35m 15:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 12:30 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £107
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Ottawa, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than £39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      23h 30m
      0
      22:10
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      13:50
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £31
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • Bookaway
      7h 40m
      0
      15:00
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      22:40
      Ottawa, ON
      St. Laurent Coach Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Basic
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £39

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 10m 22:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 20:20 Ottawa, ON Gloucester Centre Coach Stop  Economy £65
Greyhound US 19h 45m 15:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 12:40 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £65
Greyhound US 20h 55m 22:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 20:05 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £65
FlixBus 23h 40m 19:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 20:05 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £106
FlixBus 23h 55m 19:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 20:20 Ottawa, ON Iris Street  Economy £106
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Ottawa, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than £28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      23h 30m
      0
      22:10
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      13:50
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £31
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • Bookaway
      7h 40m
      0
      15:00
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      22:40
      Ottawa, ON
      St. Laurent Coach Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Basic
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £28

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 19h 35m 15:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 12:30 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £57
Greyhound US 27h 25m 15:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 20:20 Ottawa, ON Gloucester Centre Coach Stop  Economy £57
Greyhound US 21h 50m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 05:45 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £61
FlixBus 23h 15m 05:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 06:00 Ottawa, ON Gloucester Centre Coach Stop  Economy £76
FlixBus 23h 0m 05:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 05:45 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Ottawa, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      23h 30m
      0
      22:10
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      13:50
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £31
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • Bookaway
      7h 40m
      0
      15:00
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      22:40
      Ottawa, ON
      St. Laurent Coach Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Basic
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 55m 22:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 20:05 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £100
Greyhound US 21h 10m 22:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 20:20 Ottawa, ON Iris Street  Economy £100
Greyhound US 21h 50m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 05:45 Ottawa, ON Train Station  Economy £107
Greyhound US 22h 5m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 06:00 Ottawa, ON Iris Street  Economy £107
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Ottawa, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than £63? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      23h 30m
      0
      22:10
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      13:50
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £31
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • Bookaway
      7h 40m
      0
      15:00
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      22:40
      Ottawa, ON
      St. Laurent Coach Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Basic
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £63

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chicago to Ottawa, ON is £57 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Chicago and Ottawa, ON?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Chicago to Ottawa, ON. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Chicago to Ottawa, ON. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and Ottawa, ON.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 34 coaches from Chicago to Ottawa, ON, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Ottawa, ON, with 16 offers.

All facts for Chicago to Ottawa, ON bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel daily 16 times by bus from Chicago to Ottawa, ON in one click. Book your Chicago to Ottawa, ON bus ticket starting from £57!

Cheapest Bus £57
Fastest Bus 20h 35m
Earliest Coach 05:45
Latest Coach 22:10
Daily Bus Connections 16 Ø
Distance 1,038.3 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Ottawa, ON?

Every day, 16 buses from 2 coach companies leave Chicago for Ottawa, ON. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
£68
Friday 05/12
£69
Saturday 06/12
£76
Sunday 07/12
£65
Monday 08/12
£67
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£100
Thursday 11/12
£89
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
£72
Friday 19/12
£86
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
£89
Wednesday 24/12
£77
Thursday 25/12
£83
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Ottawa, ON

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Ottawa, ON, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £57, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chicago to Ottawa, ON. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £77.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Ottawa, ON, with £57. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £65.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Ottawa, ON

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Chicago to Ottawa, ON in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Chicago to Ottawa, ON, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Chicago to Ottawa, ON are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Ottawa, ON

Here is a map with all coach stations in Chicago and Ottawa, ON. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Chicago to Ottawa, ON

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Chicago to Ottawa, ON. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Chicago to Ottawa, ON bus

How much does a Chicago Ottawa, ON coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chicago Ottawa, ON bus trip is available from £57 and takes 20h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Ottawa, ON?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £57 to £116. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Ottawa, ON.

How many connections are available for the Chicago Ottawa, ON route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Chicago to Ottawa, ON is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ottawa, ON from Chicago take?

The quickest coach from Chicago to Ottawa, ON is provided by Greyhound US and takes 20h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £71. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Ottawa, ON?

The earliest bus to Ottawa, ON departs from Chicago at 05:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Chicago to Ottawa, ON?

The latest bus to Ottawa, ON departs from Chicago at 22:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Chicago Ottawa, ON route?

Passengers looking to travel from Chicago to Ottawa, ON can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Ottawa, ON?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Ottawa, ON by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Ottawa, ON from Chicago?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Chicago Ottawa, ON bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Ottawa, ON bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Ottawa, ON on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Ottawa, ON

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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