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

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

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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
    $65–170

  2. Drive  293.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Chicagocar car 293.3 mi
    5h 46m
    $54–78

  3. 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
    5h 56m
    $117–567

  4. 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
    5h 56m
    $132–657

  5. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    7h 1m
    $181–444

Ottumwa to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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