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Ottawa to Green Bay by train

Green Bay lies 973 km (605 mi) west of Ottawa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 13 h 10 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,188 km (738 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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The two ends, side by side
OttawaGreen Bay
CountryCanadaUnited States
Population1 million105,207
Elevation71 m (233 ft)182 m (597 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordRideau station, Pimisi stationGreen Bay station

Clocks in Green Bay are 1 h behind Ottawa right now, so a 13 h 10 min journey lands only 12 h 10 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Green Bay

Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book trains from Ottawa to Green Bay

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Green Bay

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Common questions

How far is Green Bay from Ottawa?

973 km (605 mi) in a straight line, west of Ottawa; by road roughly 1,188 km (738 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Green Bay by train?

About 13 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Green Bay?

Green Bay is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).

What currency do I need in Green Bay?

The Dollar (USD).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.