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How to get fromAurora to Ottumwaby train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    5h 34m
    $84–174

  2. Drive 251.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Ottumwacar car 251.4 mi
    5h 22m
    $46–67

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar car
    5h 46m
    $78–165

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 17m
    $155–741

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 34m
    $174–899

Aurora to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 23m.

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