The train between Grand Rapids and Ottumwa takes 13h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids and Ottumwa. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Rapids is at 6:00 AM which arrives into Ottumwa at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids station and arriving at Ottumwa station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
Grand Rapids to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Grand Rapids and Ottumwa is 597.5 km. The road distance is 732 km.
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 5m.
