What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Joliet?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Joliet is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Joliet?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Joliet is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Joliet?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Ottawa St & Clinton St via Uptown Station and Lemont Rd & 75th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Joliet?

The distance between Ottumwa and Joliet is 285 miles. The road distance is 260.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to Joliet without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Joliet without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $85 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to Joliet?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Ottumwa to Joliet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Joliet bus from?

Ottumwa to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ottumwa to Joliet bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Joliet is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Ottumwa to Joliet.

Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 70+ hotels available in Joliet.

Ottumwa to Joliet - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Joliet by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus 834
7h 23m
$87–173
Drive 258.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Jolietcar 258.8 mi
5h 3m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Downers Grovebus Peoria line
9h 37m
$79–125
Drive, fly, train
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 32m
$76–162

Ottumwa to Joliet by train and bus

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 282.9 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Ottawa St & Clinton St via Bloomington-Normal, Uptown Station, Downers Grove, and Lemont Rd & 75th St in around 9h 37m.

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