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How to get fromOttumwa Station to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottumwa Station to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    5h 32m
    $150–240

  2. Drive  293.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa Station to Chicagocar car 293.3 mi
    5h 46m
    $51–73

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

    1. Drive from Ottumwa Station to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3h 56m
    $85–294

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

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    6h 27m
    $110–489

  5. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    6h 6m
    $125–589

Ottumwa Station to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Ottumwa Station, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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