There are 8 ways to get from Ottumwa to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 30m$60–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
11h 26m$127–334Drive 374.3 mi
- Drive from Ottumwa to Indianapoliscar 374.3 mi
6h 42m$69–99Bus to Des Moines, fly
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DSM - IND
8h 54m$193–984Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
8h 21m$72–147Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BRL - IND
7h 24m$116–572Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
9h 51m$464–1,104Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
9h 33m$151–751
Ottumwa to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs $65 - $100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Indianapolis is 377 miles. The road distance is 376.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $60 - $95.
The bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station takes 7h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Ottumwa to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $340 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Ottumwa to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Ottumwa. It is currently 4:59 AM in Ottumwa and 5:59 AM in Indianapolis.
Ottumwa to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Indianapolis is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Ottumwa to Indianapolis.
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