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

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

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 17m
    $109–234

  2. Drive 320.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Ottumwacar car 320.8 mi
    6h 51m
    $59–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    11h 20m
    $69–152

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    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
    6h 23m
    $125–222

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    9h 21m
    $123–269

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

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    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 55m
    $202–798

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

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak 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
    10h 36m
    $209–974

Lafayette to Ottumwa by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 21m.

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