There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Bloomington by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
4h 25m$30–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
5h 16m$49–101Drive 204.9 mi
- Drive from Ottumwa to Bloomingtoncar 204.9 mi
3h 56m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 30m$124–268
Ottumwa to Bloomington by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Bloomington is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Bloomington is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Bloomington is 205 miles. The road distance is 206.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Bloomington without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $30 - $60.
The bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normal takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ottumwa to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Bloomington is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normal twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Ottumwa to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Ottumwa to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Bloomington is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Ottumwa to Bloomington.
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