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How to get fromIndiana to Ottumwaby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Indiana to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 55m
    $55–95

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    10h 57m
    $113–284

  3. Drive  375 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Ottumwacar car 375 mi
    6h 43m
    $69–99

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

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train 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
    8h 13m
    $120–527

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 4m
    $68–133

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

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain 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
    7h 53m
    $135–637

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

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train 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
    8h 32m
    $199–495

Indiana to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 57m.

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