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How to get fromOttumwa to Detroitby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    11h 52m
    $134–333

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    14h 15m
    $99–162

  3. Drive  549.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Detroitcar car 549.3 mi
    9h 52m
    $101–145

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    7h 12m
    $182–934

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 22m
    $134–258

Ottumwa to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 52m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 15m.

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