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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Ottawa (VIA Rail)
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Ottawa (VIA Rail)
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Ottawa
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Ottawa (VIA Rail)
    Arrival time: 23 August at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Terry Fox / Centrum
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Ottawa, CA to Elgin, IL, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$176
Average bus trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure07:40
Distance671 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Ottawa to Elgin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ottawa, CA - Elgin, IL, US

  1. How far is Elgin from Ottawa by coach?

    The distance between Ottawa and Elgin by coach is approximately 670 miles (1080 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Elgin from Ottawa without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Elgin, IL, US was searched and found on 21 Aug 2025 with a price of US$139

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ottawa, CA to Elgin, IL, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$139 to US$146 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to Elgin, IL, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$139, which is on 2025-08-21.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ottawa to Elgin, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ottawa to Elgin will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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