Bus and Coach from Ottawa, ON to Chicago: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ottawa, ON to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ottawa, ON to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

£80

tomorrow

£75

Sunday

Monday

£80

Tuesday

£69

Wednesday

£79

Thursday

£77

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 55m	23:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	00:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 05/12/2025 23:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
FlixBus	25h 36m	23:59	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	00:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 05/12/2025 23:59:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 36m
FlixBus	21h 55m	16:30	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 05/12/2025 16:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
FlixBus	26h 45m	11:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 05/12/2025 11:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
FlixBus	25h 40m	07:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 05/12/2025 07:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Chicago via London, ON, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  22h 35m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  Ottawa, ON
  Train Station
  
  17:10
  
  London, ON
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £34
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, London, ON (Canada) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
- Busbud
  
  13h 15m
  
  0
  
  17:20
  
  London, ON
  Central Bus Station
  
  05:35
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £36
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, London, ON (Canada) at 06/12/2025 17:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 45m	11:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 06/12/2025 11:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
FlixBus	21h 55m	16:30	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 06/12/2025 16:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
FlixBus	25h 40m	07:40	Ottawa, ON	Gloucester Centre Coach Stop	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gloucester Centre Coach Stop, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 06/12/2025 07:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
FlixBus	25h 20m	08:00	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
FlixBus	25h 55m	23:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	00:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 06/12/2025 23:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 45m	11:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 08/12/2025 11:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
FlixBus	33h 40m	23:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 08/12/2025 23:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 40m
FlixBus	33h 21m	23:59	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 08/12/2025 23:59:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 21m
FlixBus	21h 55m	16:30	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 08/12/2025 16:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Chicago via Toronto, ON, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  28h 10m
  
  0
  
  18:15
  
  Ottawa, ON
  Train Station
  
  23:20
  
  Toronto, ON
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 09/12/2025 18:15:00 to Union Station Bus Terminal, Toronto, ON (Canada) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
- Busbud
  
  15h 20m
  
  0
  
  07:05
  
  Toronto, ON
  Scarborough Town Center
  
  21:25
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £49
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Scarborough Town Center, Toronto, ON (Canada) at 10/12/2025 07:05:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Travel time is 7h 15m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 55m	07:40	Ottawa, ON	Gloucester Centre Coach Stop	05:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gloucester Centre Coach Stop, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 09/12/2025 07:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
FlixBus	22h 35m	08:00	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	05:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 09/12/2025 08:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
FlixBus	22h 45m	23:40	Ottawa, ON	Gloucester Centre Coach Stop	21:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gloucester Centre Coach Stop, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 09/12/2025 23:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	22h 26m	23:59	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	21:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 09/12/2025 23:59:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 26m
FlixBus	25h 40m	07:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 09/12/2025 07:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 40m	07:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 10/12/2025 07:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
FlixBus	25h 20m	08:00	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 10/12/2025 08:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
FlixBus	24h 55m	23:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 10/12/2025 23:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 55m
FlixBus	24h 36m	23:59	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 10/12/2025 23:59:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 36m

Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Chicago via Toronto, ON, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  28h 10m
  
  0
  
  18:15
  
  Ottawa, ON
  Train Station
  
  23:20
  
  Toronto, ON
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 09/12/2025 18:15:00 to Union Station Bus Terminal, Toronto, ON (Canada) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
- Busbud
  
  15h 20m
  
  0
  
  07:05
  
  Toronto, ON
  Scarborough Town Center
  
  21:25
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £49
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Scarborough Town Center, Toronto, ON (Canada) at 10/12/2025 07:05:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Travel time is 4h 34m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 45m	09:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 11/12/2025 09:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
FlixBus	21h 55m	16:30	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 11/12/2025 16:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
FlixBus	24h 55m	23:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 11/12/2025 23:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 55m
FlixBus	24h 36m	23:59	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 11/12/2025 23:59:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 36m
FlixBus	26h 45m	09:40	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	11:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 11/12/2025 09:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £107 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Chicago via Toronto, ON, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  28h 10m
  
  0
  
  18:15
  
  Ottawa, ON
  Train Station
  
  23:20
  
  Toronto, ON
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 09/12/2025 18:15:00 to Union Station Bus Terminal, Toronto, ON (Canada) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
- Busbud
  
  15h 20m
  
  0
  
  07:05
  
  Toronto, ON
  Scarborough Town Center
  
  21:25
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £49
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Scarborough Town Center, Toronto, ON (Canada) at 10/12/2025 07:05:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Travel time is 7h 15m longer, but you will save £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ottawa, ON to Chicago is £68 on 04/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ottawa, ON and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Ottawa, ON and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Ottawa, ON to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Ottawa, ON and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 coaches from Ottawa, ON to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ottawa, ON and Chicago, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Ottawa, ON to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Ottawa, ON to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ottawa, ON to Chicago starting from £68!

Cheapest Bus	£68
Fastest Bus	18h 55m
Earliest Coach	07:40
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	10 Ø
Distance	1,038.3 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Ottawa, ON to Chicago

Every day, 10 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ottawa, ON for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£80

Saturday 06/12

£75

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£80

Tuesday 09/12

£69

Wednesday 10/12

£77

Thursday 11/12

£77

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£98

Sunday 21/12

£75

Monday 22/12

£98

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

£76

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£77

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Ottawa, ON to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ottawa, ON to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £69, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ottawa, ON to Chicago. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £80.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ottawa, ON to Chicago, with £69. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £75.

How to save money travelling from Ottawa, ON to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ottawa, ON to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ottawa, ON to Chicago, 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 Ottawa, ON to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ottawa, ON and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Ottawa, ON and Chicago.

Slater / Metcalfe Coach Stop

Intersection of Slater St & Metcalfe

St. Laurent Coach Station

Transitway 3570

University of Ottawa

Cumberland St 591

Rideau B

George St 1

Bay / Queen Coach Station

Bay / Queen Bay / Queen

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

California & Cermak Bus Stop

S California Ave 2139

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ottawa, ON to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Ottawa, ON to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Ottawa, ON to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ottawa, ON to Chicago bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ottawa, ON - Chicago bus trip is available from £68 and takes 21h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Ottawa, ON to Chicago is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £68 to £122. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Ottawa, ON to Chicago is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Ottawa, ON to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 18h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £96. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Ottawa, ON at 07:40. 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 Ottawa, ON to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Ottawa, ON at 23:59. 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 Ottawa, ON - Chicago route?

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

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

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Ottawa, ON Chicago 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 Ottawa, ON Chicago 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 Ottawa, ON to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ottawa, ON and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ottawa, ON and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!