The train between La Crosse and Ottumwa takes 28h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from La Crosse 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 6 times a week between La Crosse and Ottumwa. The earliest departure is at 2:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from La Crosse is at 2:17 PM which arrives into Ottumwa at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Crosse to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from La Crosse station and arriving at Ottumwa station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.
La Crosse to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
La Crosse to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
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The distance between La Crosse and Ottumwa is 323.9 km. The road distance is 899 km.
You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 5m.