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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottumwa to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 21m
    $121–247

  2. Drive 372.7 mi

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

  3. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Ottumwa 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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $101–220

  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
    $126–237

  5. Train, 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 7m
    $198–647

Ottumwa to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest 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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