There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
5h 50m$40–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
8h 33m$132–274Drive 256.6 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Ottumwacar 256.6 mi
4h 43m$47–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 59m$57–121
Champaign to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Champaign and Ottumwa is 258 miles. The road distance is 258.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $40 - $80.
The bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stop takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Champaign to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Ottumwa is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Champaign to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Ottumwa is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Champaign to Ottumwa.
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