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How to get fromOttumwa to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Ottumwa to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    10h 36m
    $249–386

  2. Drive  444.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Grand Rapidscar car 444.6 mi
    8h 12m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    13h 58m

  4. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DSM - GRR
    9h 6m
    $131–588

  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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 36m

  6. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BRL - GRR
    7h 24m
    $103–464

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    10h 19m
    $205–615

  8. 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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 15m
    $219–719

  9. 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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 40m
    $207–642

Ottumwa to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 58m.

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