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How to get fromIndianapolis to Ottumwaby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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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
    8h
    $60–120

  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
    $154–319

  3. Drive 375 mi

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

  4. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane IND - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar car
    7h 4m
    $66–303

  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 9m
    $76–157

  6. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IND - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 1m
    $234–945

Indianapolis to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 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.

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