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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    4h 57m
    $85–180

  2. Drive 293.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Ottumwacar car 293.5 mi
    5h 45m
    $54–78

  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
    4h 39m
    $66–156

  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
    7h 11m
    $148–732

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 53m
    $162–842

Chicago to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 57m.

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