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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 26m
    $197–312

  2. Drive  331.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Ottumwacar car 331.8 mi
    6h 26m
    $61–88

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

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus 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
    5h 48m
    $142–192

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 59m
    $193–289

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

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus 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 14m
    $150–545

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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 41m
    $264–552

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

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee 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
    8h 48m
    $181–711

Milwaukee to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 26m.

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