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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Ottumwaby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    10h 5m
    $247–389

  2. Drive  444.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Ottumwacar car 444.8 mi
    8h 13m
    $82–118

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

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar car
    9h 7m
    $206–308

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    10h 5m

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRR - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 16m
    $131–588

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 35m
    $214–661

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

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station 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
    11h 27m
    $231–798

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 56m
    $323–658

Grand Rapids to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 5m.

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