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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottumwa to Elkhart 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
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 21m
    $99–220

  2. Drive  372.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Elkhartcar car 372.7 mi
    7h 20m
    $68–99

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $143–617

  4. 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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 21m
    $99–200

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    9h 11m
    $175–605

  6. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h
    $161–690

  7. 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
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $209–513

Ottumwa to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 21m.

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