- Distance: 278.9 mi
- Duration: 4h 57m
The train between Chicago and Ottumwa takes 4h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Ottumwa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Ottumwa. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Ottumwa at 6:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Ottumwa station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.
Chicago to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Ottumwa is 409.8 km. The road distance is 449 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
