There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
8h$55–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
10h 57m$155–317Drive 375 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Ottumwacar 375 mi
6h 43m$69–99Train, fly, drive
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar
5h 44m$64–164Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
8h 9m$75–154
Indiana to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Ottumwa is to train and fly and drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $60 - $170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Indiana and Ottumwa is 378 miles. The road distance is 377.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $55 - $110.
The bus from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Ottumwa Bus Stop takes 8h including transfers and departs once daily.
Indiana to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Ottumwa is to bus which takes 8h and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 10h 57m.
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 $55–110 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 6:17 AM in Indiana and 5:17 AM in Ottumwa.
Indiana to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Ottumwa is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Indiana to Ottumwa.
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